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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.07, 4,152.78 and 1,288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.07, 4,152.78 and 1,288.54 is: 1,931.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.07 : 4,152.78 = 1,288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.07/4,152.78 = 1,288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.07x = 4,152.78 × 1,288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.07x = 5,351,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,016.70/2,770.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.73

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