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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.16, 4,146.24 and 1,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.16, 4,146.24 and 1,122.24 is: 1,682.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.16 : 4,146.24 = 1,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.16/4,146.24 = 1,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.16x = 4,146.24 × 1,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.16x = 4,653,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,076.38/2,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.14

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