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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.82, 3,523.57 and 1,100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.82, 3,523.57 and 1,100.12 is: 1,648.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.82 : 3,523.57 = 1,100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.82/3,523.57 = 1,100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.82x = 3,523.57 × 1,100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.82x = 3,876,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,329.46/2,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.92

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