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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.46, 4,157.76 and 1,128.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.46, 4,157.76 and 1,128.02 is: 1,692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.46 : 4,157.76 = 1,128.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.46/4,157.76 = 1,128.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.46x = 4,157.76 × 1,128.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.46x = 4,690,015.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,015.65/2,771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.25

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