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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.96, 3,499.84 and 1,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.96, 3,499.84 and 1,360.32 is: 2,039.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.96 : 3,499.84 = 1,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.96/3,499.84 = 1,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.96x = 3,499.84 × 1,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.96x = 4,760,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,902.35/2,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.84

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