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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.61, 4,134.24 and 1,112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.61, 4,134.24 and 1,112.67 is: 1,668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.61 : 4,134.24 = 1,112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.61/4,134.24 = 1,112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.61x = 4,134.24 × 1,112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.61x = 4,600,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,044.82/2,756.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.73

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