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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,494.95, 5,247.59 and 2,332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,494.95, 5,247.59 and 2,332.19 is: 3,501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,494.95 : 5,247.59 = 2,332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,494.95/5,247.59 = 2,332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,494.95x = 5,247.59 × 2,332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,494.95x = 12,238,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,238,378.38/3,494.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.73

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