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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.31, 4,122.92 and 1,105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.31, 4,122.92 and 1,105.29 is: 1,657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.31 : 4,122.92 = 1,105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.31/4,122.92 = 1,105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.31x = 4,122.92 × 1,105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.31x = 4,557,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,016.72/2,749.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.52

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