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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.99, 3,499.88 and 1,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.99, 3,499.88 and 1,294.52 is: 1,938.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.99 : 3,499.88 = 1,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.99/3,499.88 = 1,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.99x = 3,499.88 × 1,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.99x = 4,530,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,640.69/2,336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.67

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