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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.05, 4,150.99 and 1,036.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.05, 4,150.99 and 1,036.81 is: 1,554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.05 : 4,150.99 = 1,036.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.05/4,150.99 = 1,036.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.05x = 4,150.99 × 1,036.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.05x = 4,303,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,787.94/2,768.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.81

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