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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.66, 3,497.04 and 1,065.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.66, 3,497.04 and 1,065.37 is: 1,597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.66 : 3,497.04 = 1,065.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.66/3,497.04 = 1,065.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.66x = 3,497.04 × 1,065.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.66x = 3,725,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,620.07/2,331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.84

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