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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.32, 3,506.88 and 1,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.32, 3,506.88 and 1,105.40 is: 1,657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.32 : 3,506.88 = 1,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.32/3,506.88 = 1,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.32x = 3,506.88 × 1,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.32x = 3,876,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,505.15/2,338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.82

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