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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.22, 3,540.07 and 1,111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.22, 3,540.07 and 1,111.14 is: 1,665.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.22 : 3,540.07 = 1,111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.22/3,540.07 = 1,111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.22x = 3,540.07 × 1,111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.22x = 3,933,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,513.38/2,361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.88

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