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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.04, 4,139.40 and 1,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.04, 4,139.40 and 1,118 is: 1,676.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.04 : 4,139.40 = 1,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.04/4,139.40 = 1,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.04x = 4,139.40 × 1,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.04x = 4,627,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,849.20/2,761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.13

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