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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.02, 3,502.38 and 1,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.02, 3,502.38 and 1,295.52 is: 1,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.02 : 3,502.38 = 1,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.02/3,502.38 = 1,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.02x = 3,502.38 × 1,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.02x = 4,537,403.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,403.34/2,335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.20

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