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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.18, 3,395.34 and 1,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.18, 3,395.34 and 1,108.50 is: 1,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.18 : 3,395.34 = 1,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.18/3,395.34 = 1,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.18x = 3,395.34 × 1,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.18x = 3,763,734.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,734.39/2,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.56

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