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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.62, 4,170.50 and 1,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.62, 4,170.50 and 1,049.46 is: 1,574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.62 : 4,170.50 = 1,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.62/4,170.50 = 1,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.62x = 4,170.50 × 1,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.62x = 4,376,772.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,772.93/2,779.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.59

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