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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.96, 4,117.44 and 1,375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.96, 4,117.44 and 1,375.36 is: 2,063.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.96 : 4,117.44 = 1,375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.96/4,117.44 = 1,375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.96x = 4,117.44 × 1,375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.96x = 5,662,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,662,962.28/2,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.04

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