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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.75, 4,168.70 and 1,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.75, 4,168.70 and 1,136.24 is: 1,703.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.75 : 4,168.70 = 1,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.75/4,168.70 = 1,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.75x = 4,168.70 × 1,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.75x = 4,736,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,656.95/2,780.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.38

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