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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.16, 4,142.52 and 1,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.16, 4,142.52 and 1,030.56 is: 1,545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.16 : 4,142.52 = 1,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.16/4,142.52 = 1,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.16x = 4,142.52 × 1,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.16x = 4,269,115.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,115.41/2,762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.57

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