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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.60, 4,163.32 and 1,131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.60, 4,163.32 and 1,131.74 is: 1,697.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.60 : 4,163.32 = 1,131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.60/4,163.32 = 1,131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.60x = 4,163.32 × 1,131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.60x = 4,711,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,795.78/2,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.58

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