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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.79, 3,503.70 and 1,103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.79, 3,503.70 and 1,103.58 is: 1,654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.79 : 3,503.70 = 1,103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.79/3,503.70 = 1,103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.79x = 3,503.70 × 1,103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.79x = 3,866,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,613.25/2,336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.67

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