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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.99, 4,139.84 and 1,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.99, 4,139.84 and 1,116.72 is: 1,675.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.99 : 4,139.84 = 1,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.99/4,139.84 = 1,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.99x = 4,139.84 × 1,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.99x = 4,623,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,042.12/2,758.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.63

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