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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.36, 3,498.46 and 1,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.36, 3,498.46 and 1,100.28 is: 1,650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.36 : 3,498.46 = 1,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.36/3,498.46 = 1,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.36x = 3,498.46 × 1,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.36x = 3,849,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,285.57/2,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.38

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