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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.70, 4,181.55 and 1,143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.70, 4,181.55 and 1,143.70 is: 1,715.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.70 : 4,181.55 = 1,143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.70/4,181.55 = 1,143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.70x = 4,181.55 × 1,143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.70x = 4,782,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,438.74/2,787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.55

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