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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.16, 3,421.24 and 1,110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.16, 3,421.24 and 1,110.66 is: 1,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.16 : 3,421.24 = 1,110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.16/3,421.24 = 1,110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.16x = 3,421.24 × 1,110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.16x = 3,799,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,834.42/2,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.75

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