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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.28, 3,612.24 and 1,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.28, 3,612.24 and 1,111.68 is: 1,665.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.28 : 3,612.24 = 1,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.28/3,612.24 = 1,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.28x = 3,612.24 × 1,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.28x = 4,015,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,654.96/2,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.36

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