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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.79, 3,501.36 and 1,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.79, 3,501.36 and 1,035.54 is: 1,553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.79 : 3,501.36 = 1,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.79/3,501.36 = 1,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.79x = 3,501.36 × 1,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.79x = 3,625,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,798.33/2,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.61

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