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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.41, 4,162.97 and 1,132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.41, 4,162.97 and 1,132.09 is: 1,698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.41 : 4,162.97 = 1,132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.41/4,162.97 = 1,132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.41x = 4,162.97 × 1,132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.41x = 4,712,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712,856.71/2,774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.69

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