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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.36, 3,505.96 and 1,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.36, 3,505.96 and 1,362.72 is: 2,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.36 : 3,505.96 = 1,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.36/3,505.96 = 1,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.36x = 3,505.96 × 1,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.36x = 4,777,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,641.81/2,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.03

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