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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.12, 4,132.68 and 1,111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.12, 4,132.68 and 1,111.82 is: 1,667.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.12 : 4,132.68 = 1,111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.12/4,132.68 = 1,111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.12x = 4,132.68 × 1,111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.12x = 4,594,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,796.28/2,756.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.12

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