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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.27, 4,149.64 and 1,121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.27, 4,149.64 and 1,121.82 is: 1,683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.27 : 4,149.64 = 1,121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.27/4,149.64 = 1,121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.27x = 4,149.64 × 1,121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.27x = 4,655,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,149.14/2,765.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.44

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