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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.69, 4,173.89 and 1,140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.69, 4,173.89 and 1,140.34 is: 1,709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.69 : 4,173.89 = 1,140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.69/4,173.89 = 1,140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.69x = 4,173.89 × 1,140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.69x = 4,759,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,653.72/2,784.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.22

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