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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.20, 4,137.60 and 1,114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.20, 4,137.60 and 1,114.55 is: 1,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.20 : 4,137.60 = 1,114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.20/4,137.60 = 1,114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.20x = 4,137.60 × 1,114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.20x = 4,611,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,562.08/2,760.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.73

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