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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.75, 3,974.63 and 1,110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.75, 3,974.63 and 1,110.75 is: 1,666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.75 : 3,974.63 = 1,110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.75/3,974.63 = 1,110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.75x = 3,974.63 × 1,110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.75x = 4,414,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,814.72/2,649.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.13

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