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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.98, 4,180.48 and 1,143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.98, 4,180.48 and 1,143.16 is: 1,714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.98 : 4,180.48 = 1,143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.98/4,180.48 = 1,143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.98x = 4,180.48 × 1,143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.98x = 4,778,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,957.52/2,786.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.74

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