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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.48, 4,110.60 and 1,096.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.48, 4,110.60 and 1,096.50 is: 1,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.48 : 4,110.60 = 1,096.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.48/4,110.60 = 1,096.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.48x = 4,110.60 × 1,096.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.48x = 4,507,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,272.90/2,739.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.30

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