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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.80, 3,639.72 and 1,110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.80, 3,639.72 and 1,110.15 is: 1,665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.80 : 3,639.72 = 1,110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.80/3,639.72 = 1,110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.80x = 3,639.72 × 1,110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.80x = 4,040,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,635.16/2,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.01

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