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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.70, 4,159.04 and 1,129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.70, 4,159.04 and 1,129.37 is: 1,694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.70 : 4,159.04 = 1,129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.70/4,159.04 = 1,129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.70x = 4,159.04 × 1,129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.70x = 4,697,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,068.56/2,772.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.04

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