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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.08, 4,183.34 and 1,145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.08, 4,183.34 and 1,145.01 is: 1,718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.08 : 4,183.34 = 1,145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.08/4,183.34 = 1,145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.08x = 4,183.34 × 1,145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.08x = 4,789,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,960.41/2,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.01

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