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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.72, 4,145.04 and 1,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.72, 4,145.04 and 1,031.60 is: 1,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.72 : 4,145.04 = 1,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.72/4,145.04 = 1,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.72x = 4,145.04 × 1,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.72x = 4,276,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,023.26/2,762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.76

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