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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.33, 4,105.89 and 1,092.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.33, 4,105.89 and 1,092.72 is: 1,639.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.33 : 4,105.89 = 1,092.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.33/4,105.89 = 1,092.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.33x = 4,105.89 × 1,092.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.33x = 4,486,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,603.52/2,737.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.05

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