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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.62, 4,131.65 and 1,113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.62, 4,131.65 and 1,113.37 is: 1,670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.62 : 4,131.65 = 1,113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.62/4,131.65 = 1,113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.62x = 4,131.65 × 1,113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.62x = 4,600,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,055.16/2,753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.55

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