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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.14, 4,161.06 and 1,042.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.14, 4,161.06 and 1,042.62 is: 1,563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.14 : 4,161.06 = 1,042.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.14/4,161.06 = 1,042.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.14x = 4,161.06 × 1,042.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.14x = 4,338,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,404.38/2,774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.87

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