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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.70, 3,506.68 and 1,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.70, 3,506.68 and 1,039.26 is: 1,558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.70 : 3,506.68 = 1,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.70/3,506.68 = 1,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.70x = 3,506.68 × 1,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.70x = 3,644,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,352.26/2,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.95

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