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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.55, 3,503.46 and 1,037.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.55, 3,503.46 and 1,037.93 is: 1,556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.55 : 3,503.46 = 1,037.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.55/3,503.46 = 1,037.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.55x = 3,503.46 × 1,037.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.55x = 3,636,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,346.24/2,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.95

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