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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.08, 4,013.46 and 1,139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.08, 4,013.46 and 1,139.16 is: 1,707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.08 : 4,013.46 = 1,139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.08/4,013.46 = 1,139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.08x = 4,013.46 × 1,139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.08x = 4,571,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,973.09/2,677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.82

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