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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.97, 3,509.43 and 1,108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.97, 3,509.43 and 1,108.53 is: 1,660.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.97 : 3,509.43 = 1,108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.97/3,509.43 = 1,108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.97x = 3,509.43 × 1,108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.97x = 3,890,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,308.44/2,342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.42

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