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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.49, 4,140.59 and 1,117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.49, 4,140.59 and 1,117.22 is: 1,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.49 : 4,140.59 = 1,117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.49/4,140.59 = 1,117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.49x = 4,140.59 × 1,117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.49x = 4,625,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,923.67/2,759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.37

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