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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.08, 4,180.55 and 1,143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.08, 4,180.55 and 1,143.72 is: 1,715.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.08 : 4,180.55 = 1,143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.08/4,180.55 = 1,143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.08x = 4,180.55 × 1,143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.08x = 4,781,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,372.93/2,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.55

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