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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.19, 4,116.24 and 1,099.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.19, 4,116.24 and 1,099.89 is: 1,649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.19 : 4,116.24 = 1,099.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.19/4,116.24 = 1,099.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.19x = 4,116.24 × 1,099.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.19x = 4,527,411.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,411.21/2,744.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.82

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