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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.84, 4,163.75 and 1,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.84, 4,163.75 and 1,316.02 is: 1,974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.84 : 4,163.75 = 1,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.84/4,163.75 = 1,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.84x = 4,163.75 × 1,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.84x = 5,479,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,479,550.88/2,775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.02

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