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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.28, 4,168.23 and 1,134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.28, 4,168.23 and 1,134.52 is: 1,702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.28 : 4,168.23 = 1,134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.28/4,168.23 = 1,134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.28x = 4,168.23 × 1,134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.28x = 4,728,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,940.30/2,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.11

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