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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.64, 4,142.58 and 1,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.64, 4,142.58 and 1,031.56 is: 1,546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.64 : 4,142.58 = 1,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.64/4,142.58 = 1,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.64x = 4,142.58 × 1,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.64x = 4,273,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,319.82/2,763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.27

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