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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.80, 4,162.26 and 1,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.80, 4,162.26 and 1,044.20 is: 1,565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.80 : 4,162.26 = 1,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.80/4,162.26 = 1,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.80x = 4,162.26 × 1,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.80x = 4,346,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,231.89/2,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.76

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