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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.73, 3,505.29 and 1,020.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.73, 3,505.29 and 1,020.51 is: 1,530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.73 : 3,505.29 = 1,020.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.73/3,505.29 = 1,020.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.73x = 3,505.29 × 1,020.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.73x = 3,577,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,183.50/2,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.85

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