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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.29, 3,507.50 and 1,106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.29, 3,507.50 and 1,106.28 is: 1,659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.29 : 3,507.50 = 1,106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.29/3,507.50 = 1,106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.29x = 3,507.50 × 1,106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.29x = 3,880,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,277.10/2,338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.45

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