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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.22, 4,158.56 and 1,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.22, 4,158.56 and 1,131.72 is: 1,696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.22 : 4,158.56 = 1,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.22/4,158.56 = 1,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.22x = 4,158.56 × 1,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.22x = 4,706,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,325.52/2,774.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.45

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