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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773, 4,159.48 and 1,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773, 4,159.48 and 1,129.16 is: 1,693.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773 : 4,159.48 = 1,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773/4,159.48 = 1,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773x = 4,159.48 × 1,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773x = 4,696,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,718.44/2,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.73

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