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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.23, 3,500.72 and 1,812.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.23, 3,500.72 and 1,812.38 is: 2,716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.23 : 3,500.72 = 1,812.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.23/3,500.72 = 1,812.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.23x = 3,500.72 × 1,812.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.23x = 6,344,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,344,615.14/2,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.91

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