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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.02, 4,145.62 and 1,120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.02, 4,145.62 and 1,120.77 is: 1,682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.02 : 4,145.62 = 1,120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.02/4,145.62 = 1,120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.02x = 4,145.62 × 1,120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.02x = 4,646,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,286.53/2,761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.82

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