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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.51, 4,155.49 and 1,039.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.51, 4,155.49 and 1,039.27 is: 1,558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.51 : 4,155.49 = 1,039.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.51/4,155.49 = 1,039.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.51x = 4,155.49 × 1,039.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.51x = 4,318,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,663.11/2,770.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.80

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