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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.56, 3,507.04 and 1,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.56, 3,507.04 and 1,105.28 is: 1,657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.56 : 3,507.04 = 1,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.56/3,507.04 = 1,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.56x = 3,507.04 × 1,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.56x = 3,876,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,261.17/2,338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.54

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