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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.78, 4,162.52 and 1,131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.78, 4,162.52 and 1,131.21 is: 1,696.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.78 : 4,162.52 = 1,131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.78/4,162.52 = 1,131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.78x = 4,162.52 × 1,131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.78x = 4,708,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,678.59/2,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.34

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