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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.64, 3,500.70 and 1,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.64, 3,500.70 and 1,101 is: 1,651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.64 : 3,500.70 = 1,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.64/3,500.70 = 1,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.64x = 3,500.70 × 1,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.64x = 3,854,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,270.70/2,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.61

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