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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.42, 4,168.19 and 1,135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.42, 4,168.19 and 1,135.10 is: 1,702.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.42 : 4,168.19 = 1,135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.42/4,168.19 = 1,135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.42x = 4,168.19 × 1,135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.42x = 4,731,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,302.28/2,778.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.88

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