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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.53, 4,118.15 and 1,283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.53, 4,118.15 and 1,283.79 is: 1,926.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.53 : 4,118.15 = 1,283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.53/4,118.15 = 1,283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.53x = 4,118.15 × 1,283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.53x = 5,286,839.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,839.79/2,744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.32

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