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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.94, 3,498.30 and 1,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.94, 3,498.30 and 1,359.32 is: 2,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.94 : 3,498.30 = 1,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.94/3,498.30 = 1,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.94x = 3,498.30 × 1,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.94x = 4,755,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,309.16/2,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.33

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