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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.20, 4,157.28 and 1,128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.20, 4,157.28 and 1,128.64 is: 1,693.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.20 : 4,157.28 = 1,128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.20/4,157.28 = 1,128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.20x = 4,157.28 × 1,128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.20x = 4,692,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,072.50/2,771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.16

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