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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.97, 3,505.32 and 1,020.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.97, 3,505.32 and 1,020.58 is: 1,531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.97 : 3,505.32 = 1,020.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.97/3,505.32 = 1,020.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.97x = 3,505.32 × 1,020.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.97x = 3,577,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,450.72/2,335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.46

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