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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.79, 3,641.76 and 1,112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.79, 3,641.76 and 1,112.54 is: 1,668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.79 : 3,641.76 = 1,112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.79/3,641.76 = 1,112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.79x = 3,641.76 × 1,112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.79x = 4,051,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,585.46/2,428.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.15

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