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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.72, 4,135.37 and 1,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.72, 4,135.37 and 1,113 is: 1,669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.72 : 4,135.37 = 1,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.72/4,135.37 = 1,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.72x = 4,135.37 × 1,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.72x = 4,602,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,666.81/2,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.62

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