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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.16, 3,420.33 and 1,109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.16, 3,420.33 and 1,109.98 is: 1,665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.16 : 3,420.33 = 1,109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.16/3,420.33 = 1,109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.16x = 3,420.33 × 1,109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.16x = 3,796,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,497.89/2,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.01

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