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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.64, 3,499.33 and 832.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.64, 3,499.33 and 832.15 is: 1,247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.64 : 3,499.33 = 832.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.64/3,499.33 = 832.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.64x = 3,499.33 × 832.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.64x = 2,911,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,967.46/2,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.82

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