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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.82, 4,145.36 and 1,118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.82, 4,145.36 and 1,118.94 is: 1,678.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.82 : 4,145.36 = 1,118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.82/4,145.36 = 1,118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.82x = 4,145.36 × 1,118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.82x = 4,638,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,422.28/2,762.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.88

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