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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.08, 4,101.36 and 1,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.08, 4,101.36 and 1,092.88 is: 1,637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.08 : 4,101.36 = 1,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.08/4,101.36 = 1,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.08x = 4,101.36 × 1,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.08x = 4,482,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,294.32/2,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.62

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