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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.79, 4,183.12 and 1,145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.79, 4,183.12 and 1,145.37 is: 1,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.79 : 4,183.12 = 1,145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.79/4,183.12 = 1,145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.79x = 4,183.12 × 1,145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.79x = 4,791,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,220.15/2,790.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.80

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