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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.55, 4,124.51 and 1,106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.55, 4,124.51 and 1,106.10 is: 1,659.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.55 : 4,124.51 = 1,106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.55/4,124.51 = 1,106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.55x = 4,124.51 × 1,106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.55x = 4,562,123.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,123.28/2,749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.23

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