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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.59, 3,499.77 and 1,100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.59, 3,499.77 and 1,100.67 is: 1,650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.59 : 3,499.77 = 1,100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.59/3,499.77 = 1,100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.59x = 3,499.77 × 1,100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.59x = 3,852,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,091.85/2,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.72

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