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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.35, 4,169.03 and 1,135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.35, 4,169.03 and 1,135.53 is: 1,703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.35 : 4,169.03 = 1,135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.35/4,169.03 = 1,135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.35x = 4,169.03 × 1,135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.35x = 4,734,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,052.96/2,779.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.30

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