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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.98, 4,145.24 and 1,031.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.98, 4,145.24 and 1,031.66 is: 1,547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.98 : 4,145.24 = 1,031.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.98/4,145.24 = 1,031.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.98x = 4,145.24 × 1,031.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.98x = 4,276,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,478.30/2,763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.22

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