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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.41, 4,161.47 and 1,131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.41, 4,161.47 and 1,131.09 is: 1,697.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.41 : 4,161.47 = 1,131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.41/4,161.47 = 1,131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.41x = 4,161.47 × 1,131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.41x = 4,706,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,991.45/2,773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.19

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