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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.23, 4,134.08 and 1,114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.23, 4,134.08 and 1,114.98 is: 1,672.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.23 : 4,134.08 = 1,114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.23/4,134.08 = 1,114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.23x = 4,134.08 × 1,114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.23x = 4,609,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,410.94/2,755.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.97

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