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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.92, 3,503.88 and 1,037.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.92, 3,503.88 and 1,037.04 is: 1,555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.92 : 3,503.88 = 1,037.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.92/3,503.88 = 1,037.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.92x = 3,503.88 × 1,037.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.92x = 3,633,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,663.72/2,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.56

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