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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.29, 3,501.50 and 1,102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.29, 3,501.50 and 1,102.28 is: 1,653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.29 : 3,501.50 = 1,102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.29/3,501.50 = 1,102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.29x = 3,501.50 × 1,102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.29x = 3,859,610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,610.40/2,334.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.44

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