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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.28, 3,502.26 and 1,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.28, 3,502.26 and 1,036.44 is: 1,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.28 : 3,502.26 = 1,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.28/3,502.26 = 1,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.28x = 3,502.26 × 1,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.28x = 3,629,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,882.35/2,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.70

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