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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.52, 3,418.76 and 1,109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.52, 3,418.76 and 1,109.88 is: 1,663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.52 : 3,418.76 = 1,109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.52/3,418.76 = 1,109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.52x = 3,418.76 × 1,109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.52x = 3,794,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,413.35/2,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.84

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