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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.25, 4,159.86 and 1,129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.25, 4,159.86 and 1,129.41 is: 1,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.25 : 4,159.86 = 1,129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.25/4,159.86 = 1,129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.25x = 4,159.86 × 1,129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.25x = 4,698,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,166.68/2,773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.10

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