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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.57, 4,149.82 and 1,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.57, 4,149.82 and 1,122.72 is: 1,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.57 : 4,149.82 = 1,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.57/4,149.82 = 1,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.57x = 4,149.82 × 1,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.57x = 4,659,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,085.91/2,766.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.07

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