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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.62, 3,502.17 and 1,358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.62, 3,502.17 and 1,358.46 is: 2,039.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.62 : 3,502.17 = 1,358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.62/3,502.17 = 1,358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.62x = 3,502.17 × 1,358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.62x = 4,757,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,557.86/2,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.58

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