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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.47, 3,498.18 and 1,101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.47, 3,498.18 and 1,101.03 is: 1,649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.47 : 3,498.18 = 1,101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.47/3,498.18 = 1,101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.47x = 3,498.18 × 1,101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.47x = 3,851,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,601.13/2,335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.18

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