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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.36, 3,501.48 and 1,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.36, 3,501.48 and 1,238.40 is: 1,855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.36 : 3,501.48 = 1,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.36/3,501.48 = 1,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.36x = 3,501.48 × 1,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.36x = 4,336,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,232.83/2,336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.98

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