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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.08, 3,498.60 and 1,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.08, 3,498.60 and 1,237.20 is: 1,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.08 : 3,498.60 = 1,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.08/3,498.60 = 1,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.08x = 3,498.60 × 1,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.08x = 4,328,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,467.92/2,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.26

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