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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.82, 3,499.97 and 1,100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.82, 3,499.97 and 1,100.18 is: 1,650.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.82 : 3,499.97 = 1,100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.82/3,499.97 = 1,100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.82x = 3,499.97 × 1,100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.82x = 3,850,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,591.49/2,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.62

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