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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.91, 3,500.50 and 1,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.91, 3,500.50 and 1,105.30 is: 1,655.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.91 : 3,500.50 = 1,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.91/3,500.50 = 1,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.91x = 3,500.50 × 1,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.91x = 3,869,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,102.65/2,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.65

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