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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.76, 4,169.10 and 1,047.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.76, 4,169.10 and 1,047.88 is: 1,572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.76 : 4,169.10 = 1,047.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.76/4,169.10 = 1,047.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.76x = 4,169.10 × 1,047.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.76x = 4,368,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,716.51/2,778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.18

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