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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.23, 3,503.38 and 1,019.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.23, 3,503.38 and 1,019.83 is: 1,528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.23 : 3,503.38 = 1,019.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.23/3,503.38 = 1,019.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.23x = 3,503.38 × 1,019.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.23x = 3,572,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,849.48/2,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.67

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