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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.72, 3,501.05 and 1,150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.72, 3,501.05 and 1,150.58 is: 1,724.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.72 : 3,501.05 = 1,150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.72/3,501.05 = 1,150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.72x = 3,501.05 × 1,150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.72x = 4,028,238.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,238.11/2,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.62

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