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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.54, 4,178.34 and 1,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.54, 4,178.34 and 1,141.66 is: 1,712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.54 : 4,178.34 = 1,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.54/4,178.34 = 1,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.54x = 4,178.34 × 1,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.54x = 4,770,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,243.64/2,785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.50

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