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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.92, 3,145.56 and 2,111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.92, 3,145.56 and 2,111.24 is: 2,911.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.92 : 3,145.56 = 2,111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.92/3,145.56 = 2,111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.92x = 3,145.56 × 2,111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.92x = 6,641,032.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,641,032.09/2,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.56

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