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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.82, 4,157.73 and 1,308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.82, 4,157.73 and 1,308.96 is: 1,963.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.82 : 4,157.73 = 1,308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.82/4,157.73 = 1,308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.82x = 4,157.73 × 1,308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.82x = 5,442,302.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,302.26/2,771.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.44

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