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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.15, 4,161.18 and 694.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.15, 4,161.18 and 694.14 is: 1,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.15 : 4,161.18 = 694.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.15/4,161.18 = 694.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.15x = 4,161.18 × 694.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.15x = 2,888,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,440.18/2,774.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.20

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