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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.56, 3,418.74 and 1,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.56, 3,418.74 and 1,109.90 is: 1,663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.56 : 3,418.74 = 1,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.56/3,418.74 = 1,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.56x = 3,418.74 × 1,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.56x = 3,794,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,459.53/2,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.83

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