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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.68, 3,504.96 and 1,516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.68, 3,504.96 and 1,516.32 is: 2,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.68 : 3,504.96 = 1,516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.68/3,504.96 = 1,516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.68x = 3,504.96 × 1,516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.68x = 5,314,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,314,640.95/2,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.41

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