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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.03, 4,182.42 and 1,144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.03, 4,182.42 and 1,144.46 is: 1,716.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.03 : 4,182.42 = 1,144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.03/4,182.42 = 1,144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.03x = 4,182.42 × 1,144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.03x = 4,786,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,612.39/2,789.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.23

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