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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.23, 3,506.06 and 1,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.23, 3,506.06 and 1,104.30 is: 1,656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.23 : 3,506.06 = 1,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.23/3,506.06 = 1,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.23x = 3,506.06 × 1,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.23x = 3,871,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,742.06/2,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.55

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