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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.67, 4,157.86 and 1,128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.67, 4,157.86 and 1,128.10 is: 1,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.67 : 4,157.86 = 1,128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.67/4,157.86 = 1,128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.67x = 4,157.86 × 1,128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.67x = 4,690,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,489.44/2,772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.69

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