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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.03, 4,169.76 and 1,047.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.03, 4,169.76 and 1,047.25 is: 1,571.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.03 : 4,169.76 = 1,047.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.03/4,169.76 = 1,047.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.03x = 4,169.76 × 1,047.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.03x = 4,366,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,781.16/2,779.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.33

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