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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.16, 3,506.91 and 1,039.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.16, 3,506.91 and 1,039.32 is: 1,558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.16 : 3,506.91 = 1,039.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.16/3,506.91 = 1,039.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.16x = 3,506.91 × 1,039.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.16x = 3,644,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,801.70/2,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.84

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