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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.41, 4,162.70 and 1,043.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.41, 4,162.70 and 1,043.63 is: 1,565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.41 : 4,162.70 = 1,043.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.41/4,162.70 = 1,043.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.41x = 4,162.70 × 1,043.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.41x = 4,344,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,300.40/2,775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.29

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