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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.43, 4,161.31 and 1,131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.43, 4,161.31 and 1,131.54 is: 1,696.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.43 : 4,161.31 = 1,131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.43/4,161.31 = 1,131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.43x = 4,161.31 × 1,131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.43x = 4,708,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,688.72/2,775.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.56

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