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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.56, 4,111.68 and 1,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.56, 4,111.68 and 1,356.28 is: 2,031.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.56 : 4,111.68 = 1,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.56/4,111.68 = 1,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.56x = 4,111.68 × 1,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.56x = 5,576,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576,589.35/2,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.87

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