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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.74, 3,529.22 and 2,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.74, 3,529.22 and 2,333.50 is: 3,501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.74 : 3,529.22 = 2,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.74/3,529.22 = 2,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.74x = 3,529.22 × 2,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.74x = 8,235,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235,434.87/2,351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.85

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