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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.89, 3,513.42 and 1,108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.89, 3,513.42 and 1,108.97 is: 1,663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.89 : 3,513.42 = 1,108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.89/3,513.42 = 1,108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.89x = 3,513.42 × 1,108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.89x = 3,896,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,277.38/2,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.73

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