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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.44, 4,143.42 and 1,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.44, 4,143.42 and 1,120.14 is: 1,678.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.44 : 4,143.42 = 1,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.44/4,143.42 = 1,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.44x = 4,143.42 × 1,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.44x = 4,641,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,210.48/2,764.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.90

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