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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.68, 3,499.44 and 1,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.68, 3,499.44 and 1,237.44 is: 1,854.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.68 : 3,499.44 = 1,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.68/3,499.44 = 1,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.68x = 3,499.44 × 1,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.68x = 4,330,347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,347.03/2,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.00

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