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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.51, 4,118.78 and 1,102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.51, 4,118.78 and 1,102.18 is: 1,653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.51 : 4,118.78 = 1,102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.51/4,118.78 = 1,102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.51x = 4,118.78 × 1,102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.51x = 4,539,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,631.43/2,745.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.48

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