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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.56, 3,641.35 and 1,110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.56, 3,641.35 and 1,110.10 is: 1,665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.56 : 3,641.35 = 1,110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.56/3,641.35 = 1,110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.56x = 3,641.35 × 1,110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.56x = 4,042,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,262.64/2,426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.84

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