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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.08, 3,499.92 and 1,292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.08, 3,499.92 and 1,292.28 is: 1,938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.08 : 3,499.92 = 1,292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.08/3,499.92 = 1,292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.08x = 3,499.92 × 1,292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.08x = 4,522,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,876.62/2,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.59

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