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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.19, 4,176.14 and 1,141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.19, 4,176.14 and 1,141.84 is: 1,711.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.19 : 4,176.14 = 1,141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.19/4,176.14 = 1,141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.19x = 4,176.14 × 1,141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.19x = 4,768,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,483.70/2,786.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.47

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