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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.83, 4,100.34 and 1,090.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.83, 4,100.34 and 1,090.53 is: 1,636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.83 : 4,100.34 = 1,090.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.83/4,100.34 = 1,090.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.83x = 4,100.34 × 1,090.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.83x = 4,471,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,541.74/2,732.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.23

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