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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.10, 4,132.61 and 1,111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.10, 4,132.61 and 1,111.61 is: 1,667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.10 : 4,132.61 = 1,111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.10/4,132.61 = 1,111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.10x = 4,132.61 × 1,111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.10x = 4,593,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,824.38/2,755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.39

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