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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.67, 3,235.44 and 1,505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.67, 3,235.44 and 1,505.98 is: 2,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.67 : 3,235.44 = 1,505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.67/3,235.44 = 1,505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.67x = 3,235.44 × 1,505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.67x = 4,872,507.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,507.93/2,346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.35

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