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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.29, 3,506 and 1,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.29, 3,506 and 1,105.28 is: 1,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.29 : 3,506 = 1,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.29/3,506 = 1,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.29x = 3,506 × 1,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.29x = 3,875,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,111.68/2,337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.95

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