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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.33, 4,157.27 and 1,039.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.33, 4,157.27 and 1,039.74 is: 1,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.33 : 4,157.27 = 1,039.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.33/4,157.27 = 1,039.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.33x = 4,157.27 × 1,039.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.33x = 4,322,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,474.71/2,772.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.15

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