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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.06, 4,157.40 and 1,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.06, 4,157.40 and 1,017.44 is: 1,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.06 : 4,157.40 = 1,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.06/4,157.40 = 1,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.06x = 4,157.40 × 1,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.06x = 4,229,884.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,884.27/2,774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.80

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