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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.23, 3,504.06 and 1,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.23, 3,504.06 and 1,036.40 is: 1,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.23 : 3,504.06 = 1,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.23/3,504.06 = 1,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.23x = 3,504.06 × 1,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.23x = 3,631,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,590.26/2,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.13

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