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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.60, 4,262.34 and 1,110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.60, 4,262.34 and 1,110.22 is: 1,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.60 : 4,262.34 = 1,110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.60/4,262.34 = 1,110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.60x = 4,262.34 × 1,110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.60x = 4,732,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,135.11/2,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.31

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