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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.05, 3,502.58 and 1,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.05, 3,502.58 and 1,294.56 is: 1,941.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.05 : 3,502.58 = 1,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.05/3,502.58 = 1,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.05x = 3,502.58 × 1,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.05x = 4,534,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,293.49/2,335.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.84

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