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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.68, 4,159.04 and 1,129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.68, 4,159.04 and 1,129.38 is: 1,693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.68 : 4,159.04 = 1,129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.68/4,159.04 = 1,129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.68x = 4,159.04 × 1,129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.68x = 4,697,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,130.95/2,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.47

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