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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.37, 3,400.71 and 1,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.37, 3,400.71 and 1,112.12 is: 1,668.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.37 : 3,400.71 = 1,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.37/3,400.71 = 1,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.37x = 3,400.71 × 1,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.37x = 3,781,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,980.60/2,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.74

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