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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.36, 4,107.70 and 1,093.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.36, 4,107.70 and 1,093.66 is: 1,641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.36 : 4,107.70 = 1,093.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.36/4,107.70 = 1,093.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.36x = 4,107.70 × 1,093.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.36x = 4,492,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,427.18/2,737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.15

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