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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.68, 3,505.02 and 1,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.68, 3,505.02 and 1,311.40 is: 1,967.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.68 : 3,505.02 = 1,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.68/3,505.02 = 1,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.68x = 3,505.02 × 1,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.68x = 4,596,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,483.23/2,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.10

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