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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.65, 3,501.63 and 1,603.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.65, 3,501.63 and 1,603.05 is: 2,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.65 : 3,501.63 = 1,603.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.65/3,501.63 = 1,603.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.65x = 3,501.63 × 1,603.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.65x = 5,613,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,613,287.97/2,335.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.31

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