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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.23, 4,129.56 and 1,108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.23, 4,129.56 and 1,108.33 is: 1,662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.23 : 4,129.56 = 1,108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.23/4,129.56 = 1,108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.23x = 4,129.56 × 1,108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.23x = 4,576,915.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,915.23/2,752.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.98

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