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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.42, 4,111.11 and 1,096.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.42, 4,111.11 and 1,096.44 is: 1,645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.42 : 4,111.11 = 1,096.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.42/4,111.11 = 1,096.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.42x = 4,111.11 × 1,096.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.42x = 4,507,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,585.45/2,739.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.45

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