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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.64, 4,134.06 and 1,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.64, 4,134.06 and 1,112.24 is: 1,668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.64 : 4,134.06 = 1,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.64/4,134.06 = 1,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.64x = 4,134.06 × 1,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.64x = 4,598,066.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,066.89/2,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.60

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