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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.86, 4,150.28 and 1,123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.86, 4,150.28 and 1,123.39 is: 1,685.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.86 : 4,150.28 = 1,123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.86/4,150.28 = 1,123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.86x = 4,150.28 × 1,123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.86x = 4,662,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,389.21/2,766.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.08

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