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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.28, 3,502.92 and 1,790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.28, 3,502.92 and 1,790.96 is: 2,686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.28 : 3,502.92 = 1,790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.28/3,502.92 = 1,790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.28x = 3,502.92 × 1,790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.28x = 6,273,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,273,589.60/2,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.44

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