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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.38, 3,505.72 and 1,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.38, 3,505.72 and 1,106.14 is: 1,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.38 : 3,505.72 = 1,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.38/3,505.72 = 1,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.38x = 3,505.72 × 1,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.38x = 3,877,817.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,817.12/2,339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.63

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