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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.38, 4,134.71 and 1,112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.38, 4,134.71 and 1,112.72 is: 1,669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.38 : 4,134.71 = 1,112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.38/4,134.71 = 1,112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.38x = 4,134.71 × 1,112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.38x = 4,600,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,788.63/2,756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.14

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