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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.16, 4,159.68 and 1,213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.16, 4,159.68 and 1,213.92 is: 1,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.16 : 4,159.68 = 1,213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.16/4,159.68 = 1,213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.16x = 4,159.68 × 1,213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.16x = 5,049,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,518.75/2,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.20

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