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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.58, 4,175.96 and 1,140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.58, 4,175.96 and 1,140.89 is: 1,710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.58 : 4,175.96 = 1,140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.58/4,175.96 = 1,140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.58x = 4,175.96 × 1,140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.58x = 4,764,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,284.42/2,784.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.95

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