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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.56, 4,169.64 and 1,319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.56, 4,169.64 and 1,319.36 is: 1,979.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.56 : 4,169.64 = 1,319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.56/4,169.64 = 1,319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.56x = 4,169.64 × 1,319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.56x = 5,501,256.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,256.23/2,778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.89

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