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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.15, 3,498.80 and 1,237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.15, 3,498.80 and 1,237.01 is: 1,854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.15 : 3,498.80 = 1,237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.15/3,498.80 = 1,237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.15x = 3,498.80 × 1,237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.15x = 4,328,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,026.91/2,334.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.22

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