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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.67, 3,505.51 and 1,038.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.67, 3,505.51 and 1,038.25 is: 1,556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.67 : 3,505.51 = 1,038.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.67/3,505.51 = 1,038.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.67x = 3,505.51 × 1,038.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.67x = 3,639,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,595.76/2,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.93

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