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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.42, 4,164.86 and 1,131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.42, 4,164.86 and 1,131.96 is: 1,698.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.42 : 4,164.86 = 1,131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.42/4,164.86 = 1,131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.42x = 4,164.86 × 1,131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.42x = 4,714,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,471.68/2,775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.65

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