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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.60, 3,504.96 and 2,331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.60, 3,504.96 and 2,331.48 is: 3,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.60 : 3,504.96 = 2,331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.60/3,504.96 = 2,331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.60x = 3,504.96 × 2,331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.60x = 8,171,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,744.14/2,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.80

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