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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.52, 4,118.38 and 1,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.52, 4,118.38 and 1,101.80 is: 1,653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.52 : 4,118.38 = 1,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.52/4,118.38 = 1,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.52x = 4,118.38 × 1,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.52x = 4,537,631.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,631.08/2,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.34

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