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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.61, 4,129.44 and 1,108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.61, 4,129.44 and 1,108.26 is: 1,663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.61 : 4,129.44 = 1,108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.61/4,129.44 = 1,108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.61x = 4,129.44 × 1,108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.61x = 4,576,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,493.17/2,751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.21

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