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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.60, 3,498.36 and 1,958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.60, 3,498.36 and 1,958.80 is: 2,933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.60 : 3,498.36 = 1,958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.60/3,498.36 = 1,958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.60x = 3,498.36 × 1,958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.60x = 6,852,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,852,587.57/2,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.97

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