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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.59, 4,152.07 and 1,036.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.59, 4,152.07 and 1,036.81 is: 1,554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.59 : 4,152.07 = 1,036.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.59/4,152.07 = 1,036.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.59x = 4,152.07 × 1,036.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.59x = 4,304,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,907.70/2,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.91

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