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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.90, 4,134.32 and 1,112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.90, 4,134.32 and 1,112.88 is: 1,668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.90 : 4,134.32 = 1,112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.90/4,134.32 = 1,112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.90x = 4,134.32 × 1,112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.90x = 4,600,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,996.48/2,756.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.91

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