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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.32, 4,168.76 and 1,411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.32, 4,168.76 and 1,411.28 is: 2,117.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.32 : 4,168.76 = 1,411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.32/4,168.76 = 1,411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.32x = 4,168.76 × 1,411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.32x = 5,883,287.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,287.61/2,778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.57

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