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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.58, 3,496.72 and 1,237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.58, 3,496.72 and 1,237.66 is: 1,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.58 : 3,496.72 = 1,237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.58/3,496.72 = 1,237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.58x = 3,496.72 × 1,237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.58x = 4,327,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,750.48/2,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.55

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