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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.48, 3,503.25 and 1,871.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.48, 3,503.25 and 1,871.11 is: 2,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.48 : 3,503.25 = 1,871.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.48/3,503.25 = 1,871.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.48x = 3,503.25 × 1,871.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.48x = 6,554,966.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,966.11/2,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.69

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