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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.89, 3,500.37 and 1,236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.89, 3,500.37 and 1,236.99 is: 1,856.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.89 : 3,500.37 = 1,236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.89/3,500.37 = 1,236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.89x = 3,500.37 × 1,236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.89x = 4,329,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,922.69/2,332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.03

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