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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.34, 4,155.53 and 1,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.34, 4,155.53 and 1,127.86 is: 1,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.34 : 4,155.53 = 1,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.34/4,155.53 = 1,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.34x = 4,155.53 × 1,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.34x = 4,686,856.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,856.07/2,770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.80

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