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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.51, 3,506.69 and 1,238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.51, 3,506.69 and 1,238.69 is: 1,861.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.51 : 3,506.69 = 1,238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.51/3,506.69 = 1,238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.51x = 3,506.69 × 1,238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.51x = 4,343,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,713.70/2,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.45

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