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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.84, 3,387.12 and 1,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.84, 3,387.12 and 1,103.68 is: 1,655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.84 : 3,387.12 = 1,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.84/3,387.12 = 1,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.84x = 3,387.12 × 1,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.84x = 3,738,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,296.60/2,257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.70

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