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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.37, 3,502.72 and 1,104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.37, 3,502.72 and 1,104.15 is: 1,654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.37 : 3,502.72 = 1,104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.37/3,502.72 = 1,104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.37x = 3,502.72 × 1,104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.37x = 3,867,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,528.29/2,337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.65

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