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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.53, 3,350.77 and 1,137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.53, 3,350.77 and 1,137.58 is: 1,705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.53 : 3,350.77 = 1,137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.53/3,350.77 = 1,137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.53x = 3,350.77 × 1,137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.53x = 3,811,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,757.72/2,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.08

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