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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.64, 4,159.50 and 1,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.64, 4,159.50 and 1,132.56 is: 1,697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.64 : 4,159.50 = 1,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.64/4,159.50 = 1,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.64x = 4,159.50 × 1,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.64x = 4,710,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,883.32/2,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.84

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