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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.93, 3,501.71 and 1,036.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.93, 3,501.71 and 1,036.31 is: 1,554.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.93 : 3,501.71 = 1,036.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.93/3,501.71 = 1,036.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.93x = 3,501.71 × 1,036.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.93x = 3,628,857.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,857.09/2,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.83

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