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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.47, 3,506.22 and 1,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.47, 3,506.22 and 1,021.24 is: 1,531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.47 : 3,506.22 = 1,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.47/3,506.22 = 1,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.47x = 3,506.22 × 1,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.47x = 3,580,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,696.50/2,338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.21

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