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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.70, 3,508.53 and 1,106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.70, 3,508.53 and 1,106.02 is: 1,659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.70 : 3,508.53 = 1,106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.70/3,508.53 = 1,106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.70x = 3,508.53 × 1,106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.70x = 3,880,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,504.35/2,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.97

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