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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.02, 4,164.29 and 1,044.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.02, 4,164.29 and 1,044.43 is: 1,566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.02 : 4,164.29 = 1,044.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.02/4,164.29 = 1,044.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.02x = 4,164.29 × 1,044.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.02x = 4,349,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,297.69/2,777.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.18

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