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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.19, 4,174.64 and 1,140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.19, 4,174.64 and 1,140.84 is: 1,709.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.19 : 4,174.64 = 1,140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.19/4,174.64 = 1,140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.19x = 4,174.64 × 1,140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.19x = 4,762,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,599.15/2,785.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.97

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