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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.26, 4,123.14 and 1,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.26, 4,123.14 and 1,083.12 is: 1,624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.26 : 4,123.14 = 1,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.26/4,123.14 = 1,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.26x = 4,123.14 × 1,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.26x = 4,465,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,855.40/2,749.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.38

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