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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.52, 3,504.84 and 1,104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.52, 3,504.84 and 1,104.88 is: 1,656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.52 : 3,504.84 = 1,104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.52/3,504.84 = 1,104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.52x = 3,504.84 × 1,104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.52x = 3,872,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,427.62/2,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.64

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