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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.67, 3,506.78 and 1,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.67, 3,506.78 and 1,087.62 is: 1,631.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.67 : 3,506.78 = 1,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.67/3,506.78 = 1,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.67x = 3,506.78 × 1,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.67x = 3,814,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,027.51/2,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.55

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