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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.36, 4,168.48 and 1,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.36, 4,168.48 and 1,136 is: 1,702.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.36 : 4,168.48 = 1,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.36/4,168.48 = 1,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.36x = 4,168.48 × 1,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.36x = 4,735,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,393.28/2,781.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.55

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