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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.58, 4,126.83 and 1,109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.58, 4,126.83 and 1,109.18 is: 1,662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.58 : 4,126.83 = 1,109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.58/4,126.83 = 1,109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.58x = 4,126.83 × 1,109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.58x = 4,577,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,397.30/2,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.34

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