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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.98, 3,502.19 and 1,512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.98, 3,502.19 and 1,512.04 is: 2,268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.98 : 3,502.19 = 1,512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.98/3,502.19 = 1,512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.98x = 3,502.19 × 1,512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.98x = 5,295,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,295,451.37/2,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.85

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