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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.47, 4,169.66 and 1,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.47, 4,169.66 and 1,136.14 is: 1,703.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.47 : 4,169.66 = 1,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.47/4,169.66 = 1,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.47x = 4,169.66 × 1,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.47x = 4,737,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,317.51/2,780.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.78

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