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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.25, 3,641.94 and 1,111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.25, 3,641.94 and 1,111.59 is: 1,667.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.25 : 3,641.94 = 1,111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.25/3,641.94 = 1,111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.25x = 3,641.94 × 1,111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.25x = 4,048,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,344.08/2,428.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.19

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