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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.37, 4,126.97 and 1,108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.37, 4,126.97 and 1,108.09 is: 1,662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.37 : 4,126.97 = 1,108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.37/4,126.97 = 1,108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.37x = 4,126.97 × 1,108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.37x = 4,573,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,054.19/2,750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.71

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