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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.64, 4,148.46 and 1,121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.64, 4,148.46 and 1,121.08 is: 1,681.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.64 : 4,148.46 = 1,121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.64/4,148.46 = 1,121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.64x = 4,148.46 × 1,121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.64x = 4,650,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,755.54/2,765.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.62

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