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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.92, 3,502.38 and 1,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.92, 3,502.38 and 1,036.04 is: 1,554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.92 : 3,502.38 = 1,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.92/3,502.38 = 1,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.92x = 3,502.38 × 1,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.92x = 3,628,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,605.78/2,334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.06

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