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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.02, 3,504.63 and 1,037.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.02, 3,504.63 and 1,037.17 is: 1,556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.02 : 3,504.63 = 1,037.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.02/3,504.63 = 1,037.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.02x = 3,504.63 × 1,037.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.02x = 3,634,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,897.10/2,336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.02

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