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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.61, 4,130.13 and 1,112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.61, 4,130.13 and 1,112.36 is: 1,669.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.61 : 4,130.13 = 1,112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.61/4,130.13 = 1,112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.61x = 4,130.13 × 1,112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.61x = 4,594,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,170.76/2,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.03

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