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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.63, 4,148.67 and 1,121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.63, 4,148.67 and 1,121.18 is: 1,682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.63 : 4,148.67 = 1,121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.63/4,148.67 = 1,121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.63x = 4,148.67 × 1,121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.63x = 4,651,405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,405.83/2,764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.47

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