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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.52, 4,166.86 and 1,046.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.52, 4,166.86 and 1,046.94 is: 1,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.52 : 4,166.86 = 1,046.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.52/4,166.86 = 1,046.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.52x = 4,166.86 × 1,046.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.52x = 4,362,452.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,452.41/2,779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.50

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