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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.14, 4,132.68 and 1,111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.14, 4,132.68 and 1,111.66 is: 1,667.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.14 : 4,132.68 = 1,111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.14/4,132.68 = 1,111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.14x = 4,132.68 × 1,111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.14x = 4,594,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,123.67/2,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.47

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