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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.76, 3,422.03 and 1,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.76, 3,422.03 and 1,111.10 is: 1,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.76 : 3,422.03 = 1,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.76/3,422.03 = 1,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.76x = 3,422.03 × 1,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.76x = 3,802,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,194.87/2,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.35

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