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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.08, 4,161.72 and 1,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.08, 4,161.72 and 1,043.48 is: 1,564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.08 : 4,161.72 = 1,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.08/4,161.72 = 1,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.08x = 4,161.72 × 1,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.08x = 4,342,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,671.59/2,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.88

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