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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.31, 3,504.50 and 1,001.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.31, 3,504.50 and 1,001.93 is: 1,502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.31 : 3,504.50 = 1,001.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.31/3,504.50 = 1,001.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.31x = 3,504.50 × 1,001.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.31x = 3,511,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,263.69/2,336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.91

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