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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.30, 3,501.73 and 1,101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.30, 3,501.73 and 1,101.48 is: 1,651.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.30 : 3,501.73 = 1,101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.30/3,501.73 = 1,101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.30x = 3,501.73 × 1,101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.30x = 3,857,085.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,085.56/2,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.64

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