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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.58, 3,503.84 and 1,240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.58, 3,503.84 and 1,240.70 is: 1,860.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.58 : 3,503.84 = 1,240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.58/3,503.84 = 1,240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.58x = 3,503.84 × 1,240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.58x = 4,347,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,190.57/2,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.49

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