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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.38, 3,506.25 and 1,021.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.38, 3,506.25 and 1,021.59 is: 1,531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.38 : 3,506.25 = 1,021.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.38/3,506.25 = 1,021.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.38x = 3,506.25 × 1,021.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.38x = 3,581,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,949.94/2,338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.81

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