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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.38, 4,151.63 and 1,039.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.38, 4,151.63 and 1,039.22 is: 1,557.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.38 : 4,151.63 = 1,039.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.38/4,151.63 = 1,039.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.38x = 4,151.63 × 1,039.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.38x = 4,314,430.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,430.97/2,769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.91

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