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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.40, 4,118.04 and 1,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.40, 4,118.04 and 1,101.12 is: 1,652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.40 : 4,118.04 = 1,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.40/4,118.04 = 1,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.40x = 4,118.04 × 1,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.40x = 4,534,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,456.20/2,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.26

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