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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.24, 3,416.14 and 1,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.24, 3,416.14 and 1,109 is: 1,662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.24 : 3,416.14 = 1,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.24/3,416.14 = 1,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.24x = 3,416.14 × 1,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.24x = 3,788,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,499.26/2,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.18

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