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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.53, 4,157.42 and 1,126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.53, 4,157.42 and 1,126.74 is: 1,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.53 : 4,157.42 = 1,126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.53/4,157.42 = 1,126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.53x = 4,157.42 × 1,126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.53x = 4,684,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,325.78/2,770.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.77

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