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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.50, 4,147.35 and 1,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.50, 4,147.35 and 1,122.96 is: 1,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.50 : 4,147.35 = 1,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.50/4,147.35 = 1,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.50x = 4,147.35 × 1,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.50x = 4,657,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,308.16/2,767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.86

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