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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.68, 3,507.32 and 1,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.68, 3,507.32 and 1,040.08 is: 1,560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.68 : 3,507.32 = 1,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.68/3,507.32 = 1,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.68x = 3,507.32 × 1,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.68x = 3,647,893.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,893.39/2,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.48

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