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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.92, 3,496.23 and 1,238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.92, 3,496.23 and 1,238.07 is: 1,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.92 : 3,496.23 = 1,238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.92/3,496.23 = 1,238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.92x = 3,496.23 × 1,238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.92x = 4,328,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,577.48/2,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.43

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