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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.68, 4,129.21 and 1,109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.68, 4,129.21 and 1,109.23 is: 1,663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.68 : 4,129.21 = 1,109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.68/4,129.21 = 1,109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.68x = 4,129.21 × 1,109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.68x = 4,580,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,217.42/2,752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.92

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