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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.90, 3,505.08 and 1,037.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.90, 3,505.08 and 1,037.50 is: 1,556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.90 : 3,505.08 = 1,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.90/3,505.08 = 1,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.90x = 3,505.08 × 1,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.90x = 3,636,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,520.50/2,335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.80

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