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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.24, 3,417.64 and 1,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.24, 3,417.64 and 1,110 is: 1,663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.24 : 3,417.64 = 1,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.24/3,417.64 = 1,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.24x = 3,417.64 × 1,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.24x = 3,793,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,580.40/2,280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.68

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