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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.53, 3,497.62 and 2,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.53, 3,497.62 and 2,004.38 is: 3,000.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.53 : 3,497.62 = 2,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.53/3,497.62 = 2,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.53x = 3,497.62 × 2,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.53x = 7,010,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,010,559.58/2,336.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.41

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