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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.14, 4,107.24 and 1,096.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.14, 4,107.24 and 1,096.02 is: 1,642.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.14 : 4,107.24 = 1,096.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.14/4,107.24 = 1,096.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.14x = 4,107.24 × 1,096.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.14x = 4,501,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,617.18/2,740.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.84

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