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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.52, 3,505.52 and 1,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.52, 3,505.52 and 1,037.44 is: 1,557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.52 : 3,505.52 = 1,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.52/3,505.52 = 1,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.52x = 3,505.52 × 1,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.52x = 3,636,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,766.67/2,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.16

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