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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.60, 3,499.87 and 1,102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.60, 3,499.87 and 1,102.16 is: 1,650.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.60 : 3,499.87 = 1,102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.60/3,499.87 = 1,102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.60x = 3,499.87 × 1,102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.60x = 3,857,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,396.46/2,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.86

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