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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.49, 3,503.23 and 1,001.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.49, 3,503.23 and 1,001.09 is: 1,501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.49 : 3,503.23 = 1,001.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.49/3,503.23 = 1,001.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.49x = 3,503.23 × 1,001.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.49x = 3,507,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,056.03/2,335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.63

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