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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.90, 3,514.52 and 1,109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.90, 3,514.52 and 1,109.58 is: 1,665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.90 : 3,514.52 = 1,109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.90/3,514.52 = 1,109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.90x = 3,514.52 × 1,109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.90x = 3,899,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,635.55/2,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.16

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