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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.92, 4,165.64 and 1,135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.92, 4,165.64 and 1,135.95 is: 1,702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.92 : 4,165.64 = 1,135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.92/4,165.64 = 1,135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.92x = 4,165.64 × 1,135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.92x = 4,731,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,958.76/2,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.80

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