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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.82, 4,136.40 and 1,113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.82, 4,136.40 and 1,113.30 is: 1,669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.82 : 4,136.40 = 1,113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.82/4,136.40 = 1,113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.82x = 4,136.40 × 1,113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.82x = 4,605,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,054.12/2,758.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.21

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