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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.38, 3,501.21 and 1,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.38, 3,501.21 and 1,035.62 is: 1,553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.38 : 3,501.21 = 1,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.38/3,501.21 = 1,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.38x = 3,501.21 × 1,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.38x = 3,625,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,923.10/2,334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.27

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