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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.13, 4,167.80 and 1,046.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.13, 4,167.80 and 1,046.75 is: 1,570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.13 : 4,167.80 = 1,046.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.13/4,167.80 = 1,046.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.13x = 4,167.80 × 1,046.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.13x = 4,362,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,644.65/2,778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.35

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