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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.16, 4,139.65 and 1,114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.16, 4,139.65 and 1,114.81 is: 1,672.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.16 : 4,139.65 = 1,114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.16/4,139.65 = 1,114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.16x = 4,139.65 × 1,114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.16x = 4,614,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,929.78/2,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.59

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