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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.72, 4,151.70 and 1,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.72, 4,151.70 and 1,036.56 is: 1,555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.72 : 4,151.70 = 1,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.72/4,151.70 = 1,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.72x = 4,151.70 × 1,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.72x = 4,303,486.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,486.15/2,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.45

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