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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.72, 4,123.98 and 1,104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.72, 4,123.98 and 1,104.42 is: 1,656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.72 : 4,123.98 = 1,104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.72/4,123.98 = 1,104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.72x = 4,123.98 × 1,104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.72x = 4,554,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,605.99/2,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.99

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