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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.75, 4,127.22 and 1,108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.75, 4,127.22 and 1,108.84 is: 1,662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.75 : 4,127.22 = 1,108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.75/4,127.22 = 1,108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.75x = 4,127.22 × 1,108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.75x = 4,576,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,426.62/2,752.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.49

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