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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.51, 4,167.08 and 1,023.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.51, 4,167.08 and 1,023.05 is: 1,534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.51 : 4,167.08 = 1,023.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.51/4,167.08 = 1,023.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.51x = 4,167.08 × 1,023.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.51x = 4,263,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,105.24/2,777.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.87

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