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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.14, 4,278.78 and 1,120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.14, 4,278.78 and 1,120.78 is: 1,681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.14 : 4,278.78 = 1,120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.14/4,278.78 = 1,120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.14x = 4,278.78 × 1,120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.14x = 4,795,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,571.05/2,852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.39

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