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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.48, 3,507.63 and 1,039.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.48, 3,507.63 and 1,039.05 is: 1,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.48 : 3,507.63 = 1,039.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.48/3,507.63 = 1,039.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.48x = 3,507.63 × 1,039.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.48x = 3,644,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,602.95/2,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.20

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