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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.75, 4,157.61 and 1,127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.75, 4,157.61 and 1,127.90 is: 1,691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.75 : 4,157.61 = 1,127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.75/4,157.61 = 1,127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.75x = 4,157.61 × 1,127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.75x = 4,689,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,378.71/2,771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.85

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