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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.90, 3,505.71 and 1,104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.90, 3,505.71 and 1,104.98 is: 1,657.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.90 : 3,505.71 = 1,104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.90/3,505.71 = 1,104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.90x = 3,505.71 × 1,104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.90x = 3,873,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,739.44/2,336.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.64

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