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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.88, 4,160.72 and 1,107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.88, 4,160.72 and 1,107.17 is: 1,660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.88 : 4,160.72 = 1,107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.88/4,160.72 = 1,107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.88x = 4,160.72 × 1,107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.88x = 4,606,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,624.46/2,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.71

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