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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.25, 4,184.49 and 1,146.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.25, 4,184.49 and 1,146.77 is: 1,719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.25 : 4,184.49 = 1,146.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.25/4,184.49 = 1,146.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.25x = 4,184.49 × 1,146.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.25x = 4,798,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,647.60/2,791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.18

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