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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.72, 3,506.58 and 1,038.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.72, 3,506.58 and 1,038.84 is: 1,558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.72 : 3,506.58 = 1,038.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.72/3,506.58 = 1,038.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.72x = 3,506.58 × 1,038.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.72x = 3,642,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,775.57/2,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.26

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