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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.02, 3,503.45 and 1,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.02, 3,503.45 and 1,036.40 is: 1,555.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.02 : 3,503.45 = 1,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.02/3,503.45 = 1,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.02x = 3,503.45 × 1,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.02x = 3,630,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,975.58/2,334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.67

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