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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.38, 3,513.79 and 1,108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.38, 3,513.79 and 1,108.78 is: 1,663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.38 : 3,513.79 = 1,108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.38/3,513.79 = 1,108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.38x = 3,513.79 × 1,108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.38x = 3,896,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,036.02/2,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.99

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