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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.56, 4,156.56 and 1,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.56, 4,156.56 and 1,039.68 is: 1,559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.56 : 4,156.56 = 1,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.56/4,156.56 = 1,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.56x = 4,156.56 × 1,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.56x = 4,321,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,492.30/2,770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.79

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