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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.92, 3,501.47 and 1,642.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.92, 3,501.47 and 1,642.35 is: 2,460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.92 : 3,501.47 = 1,642.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.92/3,501.47 = 1,642.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.92x = 3,501.47 × 1,642.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.92x = 5,750,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,750,632.26/2,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.77

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