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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.68, 4,172.50 and 1,140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.68, 4,172.50 and 1,140.38 is: 1,709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.68 : 4,172.50 = 1,140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.68/4,172.50 = 1,140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.68x = 4,172.50 × 1,140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.68x = 4,758,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,235.55/2,782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.95

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