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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.60, 4,126.80 and 1,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.60, 4,126.80 and 1,108.80 is: 1,661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.60 : 4,126.80 = 1,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.60/4,126.80 = 1,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.60x = 4,126.80 × 1,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.60x = 4,575,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,795.84/2,753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.75

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