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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.58, 4,099.59 and 1,089.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.58, 4,099.59 and 1,089.18 is: 1,634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.58 : 4,099.59 = 1,089.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.58/4,099.59 = 1,089.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.58x = 4,099.59 × 1,089.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.58x = 4,465,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,191.44/2,732.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.06

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