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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.17, 4,110.73 and 1,096.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.17, 4,110.73 and 1,096.17 is: 1,645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.17 : 4,110.73 = 1,096.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.17/4,110.73 = 1,096.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.17x = 4,110.73 × 1,096.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.17x = 4,506,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,053.42/2,739.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.05

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