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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.19, 4,159.07 and 1,129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.19, 4,159.07 and 1,129.92 is: 1,695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.19 : 4,159.07 = 1,129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.19/4,159.07 = 1,129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.19x = 4,159.07 × 1,129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.19x = 4,699,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,416.37/2,772.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.20

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