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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.01, 4,169.37 and 1,136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.01, 4,169.37 and 1,136.68 is: 1,703.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.01 : 4,169.37 = 1,136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.01/4,169.37 = 1,136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.01x = 4,169.37 × 1,136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.01x = 4,739,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,256.78/2,782.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.54

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