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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.26, 4,149.51 and 1,033.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.26, 4,149.51 and 1,033.75 is: 1,551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.26 : 4,149.51 = 1,033.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.26/4,149.51 = 1,033.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.26x = 4,149.51 × 1,033.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.26x = 4,289,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,555.96/2,765.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.23

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