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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.85, 3,505.28 and 1,038.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.85, 3,505.28 and 1,038.02 is: 1,557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.85 : 3,505.28 = 1,038.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.85/3,505.28 = 1,038.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.85x = 3,505.28 × 1,038.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.85x = 3,638,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,528.03/2,336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.02

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