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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.36, 4,122.72 and 1,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.36, 4,122.72 and 1,103.60 is: 1,656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.36 : 4,122.72 = 1,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.36/4,122.72 = 1,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.36x = 4,122.72 × 1,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.36x = 4,549,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,833.79/2,747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.07

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