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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.80, 4,169.71 and 1,136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.80, 4,169.71 and 1,136.35 is: 1,704.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.80 : 4,169.71 = 1,136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.80/4,169.71 = 1,136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.80x = 4,169.71 × 1,136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.80x = 4,738,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,249.96/2,779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.53

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