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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.55, 4,174.67 and 1,140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.55, 4,174.67 and 1,140.17 is: 1,708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.55 : 4,174.67 = 1,140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.55/4,174.67 = 1,140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.55x = 4,174.67 × 1,140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.55x = 4,759,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,815.47/2,785.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.76

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