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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.49, 3,506.47 and 1,104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.49, 3,506.47 and 1,104.27 is: 1,657.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.49 : 3,506.47 = 1,104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.49/3,506.47 = 1,104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.49x = 3,506.47 × 1,104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.49x = 3,872,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,100.02/2,336.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.23

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