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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.08, 4,170.96 and 1,139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.08, 4,170.96 and 1,139.04 is: 1,707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.08 : 4,170.96 = 1,139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.08/4,170.96 = 1,139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.08x = 4,170.96 × 1,139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.08x = 4,750,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,890.28/2,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.68

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