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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.94, 3,506.27 and 1,021.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.94, 3,506.27 and 1,021.88 is: 1,531.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.94 : 3,506.27 = 1,021.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.94/3,506.27 = 1,021.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.94x = 3,506.27 × 1,021.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.94x = 3,582,990.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,990.84/2,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.88

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