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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.32, 3,502.88 and 1,239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.32, 3,502.88 and 1,239.52 is: 1,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.32 : 3,502.88 = 1,239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.32/3,502.88 = 1,239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.32x = 3,502.88 × 1,239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.32x = 4,341,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,889.82/2,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.43

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