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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.78, 4,168.96 and 1,136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.78, 4,168.96 and 1,136.02 is: 1,703.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.78 : 4,168.96 = 1,136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.78/4,168.96 = 1,136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.78x = 4,168.96 × 1,136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.78x = 4,736,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,021.94/2,779.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.74

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