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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.35, 3,504.74 and 1,087.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.35, 3,504.74 and 1,087.25 is: 1,629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.35 : 3,504.74 = 1,087.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.35/3,504.74 = 1,087.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.35x = 3,504.74 × 1,087.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.35x = 3,810,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,540.04/2,338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.58

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