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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.10, 2,667.42 and 1,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.10, 2,667.42 and 1,048.02 is: 1,572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.10 : 2,667.42 = 1,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.10/2,667.42 = 1,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.10x = 2,667.42 × 1,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.10x = 2,795,509.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,509.51/1,778.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.19

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