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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.76, 4,105.64 and 1,092.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.76, 4,105.64 and 1,092.78 is: 1,639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.76 : 4,105.64 = 1,092.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.76/4,105.64 = 1,092.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.76x = 4,105.64 × 1,092.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.76x = 4,486,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,561.28/2,735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.97

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