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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.70, 4,158.98 and 1,128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.70, 4,158.98 and 1,128.32 is: 1,691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.70 : 4,158.98 = 1,128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.70/4,158.98 = 1,128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.70x = 4,158.98 × 1,128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.70x = 4,692,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,633.88/2,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.83

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