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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.57, 4,146.83 and 1,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.57, 4,146.83 and 1,120.72 is: 1,681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.57 : 4,146.83 = 1,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.57/4,146.83 = 1,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.57x = 4,146.83 × 1,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.57x = 4,647,442.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,442.67/2,764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.07

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