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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.93, 3,422.42 and 1,111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.93, 3,422.42 and 1,111.31 is: 1,665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.93 : 3,422.42 = 1,111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.93/3,422.42 = 1,111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.93x = 3,422.42 × 1,111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.93x = 3,803,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,346.90/2,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.99

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