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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.81, 3,507.35 and 1,022.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.81, 3,507.35 and 1,022.49 is: 1,533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.81 : 3,507.35 = 1,022.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.81/3,507.35 = 1,022.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.81x = 3,507.35 × 1,022.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.81x = 3,586,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,230.30/2,338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.36

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