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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.92, 4,168.54 and 1,047.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.92, 4,168.54 and 1,047.56 is: 1,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.92 : 4,168.54 = 1,047.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.92/4,168.54 = 1,047.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.92x = 4,168.54 × 1,047.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.92x = 4,366,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,795.76/2,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.40

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