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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.13, 4,154.93 and 1,038.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.13, 4,154.93 and 1,038.89 is: 1,558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.13 : 4,154.93 = 1,038.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.13/4,154.93 = 1,038.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.13x = 4,154.93 × 1,038.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.13x = 4,316,524.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,524.32/2,770.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.24

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