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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.79, 4,144.34 and 1,119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.79, 4,144.34 and 1,119.35 is: 1,679.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.79 : 4,144.34 = 1,119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.79/4,144.34 = 1,119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.79x = 4,144.34 × 1,119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.79x = 4,638,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,966.98/2,762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.09

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