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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.51, 4,157.79 and 1,017.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.51, 4,157.79 and 1,017.29 is: 1,525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.51 : 4,157.79 = 1,017.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.51/4,157.79 = 1,017.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.51x = 4,157.79 × 1,017.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.51x = 4,229,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,678.19/2,773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.03

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