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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765, 4,146.66 and 1,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765, 4,146.66 and 1,033.40 is: 1,549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765 : 4,146.66 = 1,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765/4,146.66 = 1,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765x = 4,146.66 × 1,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765x = 4,285,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,158.44/2,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.79

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