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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.88, 3,493.60 and 1,508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.88, 3,493.60 and 1,508.68 is: 2,259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.88 : 3,493.60 = 1,508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.88/3,493.60 = 1,508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.88x = 3,493.60 × 1,508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.88x = 5,270,724.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,724.45/2,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.32

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