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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.31, 4,146.08 and 1,120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.31, 4,146.08 and 1,120.86 is: 1,681.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.31 : 4,146.08 = 1,120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.31/4,146.08 = 1,120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.31x = 4,146.08 × 1,120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.31x = 4,647,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,175.23/2,764.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.13

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