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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.42, 4,146.86 and 1,121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.42, 4,146.86 and 1,121.91 is: 1,681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.42 : 4,146.86 = 1,121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.42/4,146.86 = 1,121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.42x = 4,146.86 × 1,121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.42x = 4,652,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,398.09/2,766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.74

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