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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.20, 4,115.10 and 1,100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.20, 4,115.10 and 1,100.20 is: 1,649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.20 : 4,115.10 = 1,100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.20/4,115.10 = 1,100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.20x = 4,115.10 × 1,100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.20x = 4,527,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,433.02/2,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.82

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