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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.17, 4,169.33 and 1,136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.17, 4,169.33 and 1,136.67 is: 1,704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.17 : 4,169.33 = 1,136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.17/4,169.33 = 1,136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.17x = 4,169.33 × 1,136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.17x = 4,739,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,137.41/2,781.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.01

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