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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.81, 4,157.52 and 1,365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.81, 4,157.52 and 1,365.45 is: 2,047.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.81 : 4,157.52 = 1,365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.81/4,157.52 = 1,365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.81x = 4,157.52 × 1,365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.81x = 5,676,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676,885.68/2,772.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.34

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