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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.02, 3,392.69 and 1,106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.02, 3,392.69 and 1,106.77 is: 1,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.02 : 3,392.69 = 1,106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.02/3,392.69 = 1,106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.02x = 3,392.69 × 1,106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.02x = 3,754,927.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,927.51/2,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.72

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