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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.34, 4,109.43 and 1,096.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.34, 4,109.43 and 1,096.58 is: 1,644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.34 : 4,109.43 = 1,096.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.34/4,109.43 = 1,096.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.34x = 4,109.43 × 1,096.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.34x = 4,506,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,318.75/2,740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.44

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