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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.78, 4,182.52 and 1,145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.78, 4,182.52 and 1,145.06 is: 1,716.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.78 : 4,182.52 = 1,145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.78/4,182.52 = 1,145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.78x = 4,182.52 × 1,145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.78x = 4,789,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,236.35/2,790.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.09

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