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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.26, 4,132.14 and 1,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.26, 4,132.14 and 1,089.12 is: 1,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.26 : 4,132.14 = 1,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.26/4,132.14 = 1,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.26x = 4,132.14 × 1,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.26x = 4,500,396.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,396.32/2,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.38

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