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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.26, 4,127.31 and 1,109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.26, 4,127.31 and 1,109.58 is: 1,663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.26 : 4,127.31 = 1,109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.26/4,127.31 = 1,109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.26x = 4,127.31 × 1,109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.26x = 4,579,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,580.63/2,752.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.93

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