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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.36, 4,150.08 and 1,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.36, 4,150.08 and 1,036.56 is: 1,553.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.36 : 4,150.08 = 1,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.36/4,150.08 = 1,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.36x = 4,150.08 × 1,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.36x = 4,301,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,806.92/2,768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.92

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