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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.32, 4,168.04 and 1,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.32, 4,168.04 and 1,316.48 is: 1,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.32 : 4,168.04 = 1,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.32/4,168.04 = 1,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.32x = 4,168.04 × 1,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.32x = 5,487,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,141.30/2,777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.70

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