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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.30, 4,169.07 and 1,134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.30, 4,169.07 and 1,134.68 is: 1,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.30 : 4,169.07 = 1,134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.30/4,169.07 = 1,134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.30x = 4,169.07 × 1,134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.30x = 4,730,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,539.50/2,778.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.67

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