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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.17, 4,126.92 and 1,107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.17, 4,126.92 and 1,107.71 is: 1,661.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.17 : 4,126.92 = 1,107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.17/4,126.92 = 1,107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.17x = 4,126.92 × 1,107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.17x = 4,571,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,421.24/2,751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.63

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