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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.77, 4,131.68 and 1,112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.77, 4,131.68 and 1,112.40 is: 1,667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.77 : 4,131.68 = 1,112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.77/4,131.68 = 1,112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.77x = 4,131.68 × 1,112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.77x = 4,596,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,075.27/2,756.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.20

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