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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.88, 3,504.96 and 1,038.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.88, 3,504.96 and 1,038.12 is: 1,557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.88 : 3,504.96 = 1,038.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.88/3,504.96 = 1,038.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.88x = 3,504.96 × 1,038.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.88x = 3,638,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,569.08/2,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.02

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