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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.02, 4,168.40 and 1,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.02, 4,168.40 and 1,135.52 is: 1,703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.02 : 4,168.40 = 1,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.02/4,168.40 = 1,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.02x = 4,168.40 × 1,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.02x = 4,733,301.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,301.57/2,779.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.23

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