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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.36, 3,502.68 and 1,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.36, 3,502.68 and 1,019.52 is: 1,527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.36 : 3,502.68 = 1,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.36/3,502.68 = 1,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.36x = 3,502.68 × 1,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.36x = 3,571,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,052.31/2,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.81

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