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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.53, 4,160.08 and 1,129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.53, 4,160.08 and 1,129.04 is: 1,692.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.53 : 4,160.08 = 1,129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.53/4,160.08 = 1,129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.53x = 4,160.08 × 1,129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.53x = 4,696,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,896.11/2,774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.86

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