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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.88, 4,117.83 and 1,101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.88, 4,117.83 and 1,101.55 is: 1,652.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.88 : 4,117.83 = 1,101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.88/4,117.83 = 1,101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.88x = 4,117.83 × 1,101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.88x = 4,535,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,995.64/2,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.53

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