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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.28, 4,161.42 and 1,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.28, 4,161.42 and 1,043.04 is: 1,564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.28 : 4,161.42 = 1,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.28/4,161.42 = 1,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.28x = 4,161.42 × 1,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.28x = 4,340,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,527.52/2,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.56

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