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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.35, 4,114.08 and 1,183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.35, 4,114.08 and 1,183.29 is: 1,774.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.35 : 4,114.08 = 1,183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.35/4,114.08 = 1,183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.35x = 4,114.08 × 1,183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.35x = 4,868,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,149.72/2,743.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.53

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