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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.38, 4,157.26 and 1,126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.38, 4,157.26 and 1,126.94 is: 1,691.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.38 : 4,157.26 = 1,126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.38/4,157.26 = 1,126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.38x = 4,157.26 × 1,126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.38x = 4,684,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,958.98/2,770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.09

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