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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.88, 3,499.60 and 1,512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.88, 3,499.60 and 1,512.68 is: 2,265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.88 : 3,499.60 = 1,512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.88/3,499.60 = 1,512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.88x = 3,499.60 × 1,512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.88x = 5,293,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,293,774.93/2,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.32

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