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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.81, 3,499.00 and 1,100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.81, 3,499.00 and 1,100.25 is: 1,649.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.81 : 3,499.00 = 1,100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.81/3,499.00 = 1,100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.81x = 3,499.00 × 1,100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.81x = 3,849,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,772.00/2,333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.56

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