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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.64, 3,502.14 and 1,874.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.64, 3,502.14 and 1,874.29 is: 2,810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.64 : 3,502.14 = 1,874.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.64/3,502.14 = 1,874.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.64x = 3,502.14 × 1,874.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.64x = 6,564,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,016.76/2,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.38

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