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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.80, 3,506.94 and 1,104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.80, 3,506.94 and 1,104.59 is: 1,657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.80 : 3,506.94 = 1,104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.80/3,506.94 = 1,104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.80x = 3,506.94 × 1,104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.80x = 3,873,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,719.33/2,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.70

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