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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.77, 4,163.27 and 1,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.77, 4,163.27 and 1,132.52 is: 1,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.77 : 4,163.27 = 1,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.77/4,163.27 = 1,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.77x = 4,163.27 × 1,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.77x = 4,714,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,960.06/2,772.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.45

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