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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.76, 3,507.06 and 1,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.76, 3,507.06 and 1,038.44 is: 1,557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.76 : 3,507.06 = 1,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.76/3,507.06 = 1,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.76x = 3,507.06 × 1,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.76x = 3,641,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,871.39/2,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.18

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