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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.80, 3,508.86 and 1,040.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.80, 3,508.86 and 1,040.56 is: 1,561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.80 : 3,508.86 = 1,040.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.80/3,508.86 = 1,040.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.80x = 3,508.86 × 1,040.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.80x = 3,651,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,179.36/2,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.13

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