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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.82, 3,399.22 and 1,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.82, 3,399.22 and 1,108.38 is: 1,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.82 : 3,399.22 = 1,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.82/3,399.22 = 1,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.82x = 3,399.22 × 1,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.82x = 3,767,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,627.46/2,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.75

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