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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.06, 4,176.91 and 1,141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.06, 4,176.91 and 1,141.72 is: 1,711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.06 : 4,176.91 = 1,141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.06/4,176.91 = 1,141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.06x = 4,176.91 × 1,141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.06x = 4,768,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,861.69/2,787.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.07

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