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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.64, 4,159.91 and 1,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.64, 4,159.91 and 1,018.72 is: 1,527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.64 : 4,159.91 = 1,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.64/4,159.91 = 1,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.64x = 4,159.91 × 1,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.64x = 4,237,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,762.13/2,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.32

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