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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.78, 4,056.37 and 1,144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.78, 4,056.37 and 1,144.75 is: 1,716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.78 : 4,056.37 = 1,144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.78/4,056.37 = 1,144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.78x = 4,056.37 × 1,144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.78x = 4,643,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,505.44/2,704.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.78

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