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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.04, 3,504.96 and 1,412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.04, 3,504.96 and 1,412.28 is: 2,118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.04 : 3,504.96 = 1,412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.04/3,504.96 = 1,412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.04x = 3,504.96 × 1,412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.04x = 4,949,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,984.91/2,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.96

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