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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.16, 4,122.30 and 1,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.16, 4,122.30 and 1,103.40 is: 1,655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.16 : 4,122.30 = 1,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.16/4,122.30 = 1,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.16x = 4,122.30 × 1,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.16x = 4,548,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,545.82/2,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.73

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