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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.28, 4,124.38 and 1,105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.28, 4,124.38 and 1,105.96 is: 1,658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.28 : 4,124.38 = 1,105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.28/4,124.38 = 1,105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.28x = 4,124.38 × 1,105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.28x = 4,561,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,399.30/2,750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.52

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