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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.72, 4,161.60 and 1,130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.72, 4,161.60 and 1,130.08 is: 1,695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.72 : 4,161.60 = 1,130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.72/4,161.60 = 1,130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.72x = 4,161.60 × 1,130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.72x = 4,702,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,940.93/2,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.54

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