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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.28, 3,491.52 and 1,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.28, 3,491.52 and 1,715.52 is: 2,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.28 : 3,491.52 = 1,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.28/3,491.52 = 1,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.28x = 3,491.52 × 1,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.28x = 5,989,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,989,772.39/2,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.10

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