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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.12, 3,500.88 and 1,292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.12, 3,500.88 and 1,292.92 is: 1,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.12 : 3,500.88 = 1,292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.12/3,500.88 = 1,292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.12x = 3,500.88 × 1,292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.12x = 4,526,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,357.77/2,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.04

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