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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.66, 4,164.09 and 1,044.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.66, 4,164.09 and 1,044.29 is: 1,566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.66 : 4,164.09 = 1,044.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.66/4,164.09 = 1,044.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.66x = 4,164.09 × 1,044.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.66x = 4,348,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,496.73/2,775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.65

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