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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.61, 3,496.31 and 2,079.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.61, 3,496.31 and 2,079.37 is: 3,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.61 : 3,496.31 = 2,079.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.61/3,496.31 = 2,079.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.61x = 3,496.31 × 2,079.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.61x = 7,270,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,135.59/2,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.40

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