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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.94, 3,497.40 and 1,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.94, 3,497.40 and 1,036.32 is: 1,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.94 : 3,497.40 = 1,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.94/3,497.40 = 1,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.94x = 3,497.40 × 1,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.94x = 3,624,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,425.57/2,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.92

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