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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.27, 2,640.41 and 1,110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.27, 2,640.41 and 1,110.57 is: 1,664.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.27 : 2,640.41 = 1,110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.27/2,640.41 = 1,110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.27x = 2,640.41 × 1,110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.27x = 2,932,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,360.13/1,761.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.91

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