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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.29, 4,174.11 and 1,139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.29, 4,174.11 and 1,139.07 is: 1,708.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.29 : 4,174.11 = 1,139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.29/4,174.11 = 1,139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.29x = 4,174.11 × 1,139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.29x = 4,754,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,603.48/2,782.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.88

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