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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.35, 3,537.40 and 1,110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.35, 3,537.40 and 1,110.30 is: 1,663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.35 : 3,537.40 = 1,110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.35/3,537.40 = 1,110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.35x = 3,537.40 × 1,110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.35x = 3,927,580.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,580.82/2,361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.28

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