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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.85, 3,500.54 and 1,085.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.85, 3,500.54 and 1,085.69 is: 1,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.85 : 3,500.54 = 1,085.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.85/3,500.54 = 1,085.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.85x = 3,500.54 × 1,085.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.85x = 3,800,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,501.27/2,336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.34

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