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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.80, 3,440.76 and 1,511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.80, 3,440.76 and 1,511.12 is: 2,267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.80 : 3,440.76 = 1,511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.80/3,440.76 = 1,511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.80x = 3,440.76 × 1,511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.80x = 5,199,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,401.25/2,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.71

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