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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.49, 4,167.56 and 1,134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.49, 4,167.56 and 1,134.02 is: 1,698.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.49 : 4,167.56 = 1,134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.49/4,167.56 = 1,134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.49x = 4,167.56 × 1,134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.49x = 4,726,109.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,109.65/2,782.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.52

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