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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.81, 3,507.60 and 1,105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.81, 3,507.60 and 1,105.43 is: 1,658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.81 : 3,507.60 = 1,105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.81/3,507.60 = 1,105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.81x = 3,507.60 × 1,105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.81x = 3,877,406.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,406.27/2,337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.56

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