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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.85, 4,166.78 and 1,134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.85, 4,166.78 and 1,134.02 is: 1,701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.85 : 4,166.78 = 1,134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.85/4,166.78 = 1,134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.85x = 4,166.78 × 1,134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.85x = 4,725,216.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,216.60/2,777.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.03

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