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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.68, 3,497.99 and 1,236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.68, 3,497.99 and 1,236.79 is: 1,854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.68 : 3,497.99 = 1,236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.68/3,497.99 = 1,236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.68x = 3,497.99 × 1,236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.68x = 4,326,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,272.87/2,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.64

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