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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.48, 4,156.82 and 1,127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.48, 4,156.82 and 1,127.15 is: 1,691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.48 : 4,156.82 = 1,127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.48/4,156.82 = 1,127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.48x = 4,156.82 × 1,127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.48x = 4,685,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,359.66/2,770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.17

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