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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.16, 3,500.06 and 1,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.16, 3,500.06 and 1,034.60 is: 1,552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.16 : 3,500.06 = 1,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.16/3,500.06 = 1,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.16x = 3,500.06 × 1,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.16x = 3,621,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,162.08/2,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.04

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