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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.48, 4,157.52 and 1,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.48, 4,157.52 and 1,039.12 is: 1,559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.48 : 4,157.52 = 1,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.48/4,157.52 = 1,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.48x = 4,157.52 × 1,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.48x = 4,320,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,162.18/2,770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.36

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