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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.92, 4,159.54 and 1,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.92, 4,159.54 and 1,041.56 is: 1,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.92 : 4,159.54 = 1,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.92/4,159.54 = 1,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.92x = 4,159.54 × 1,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.92x = 4,332,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,410.48/2,772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.40

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