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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.48, 4,159.62 and 1,130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.48, 4,159.62 and 1,130.12 is: 1,693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.48 : 4,159.62 = 1,130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.48/4,159.62 = 1,130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.48x = 4,159.62 × 1,130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.48x = 4,700,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,848.96/2,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.71

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