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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.42, 4,170.79 and 1,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.42, 4,170.79 and 1,049.06 is: 1,573.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.42 : 4,170.79 = 1,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.42/4,170.79 = 1,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.42x = 4,170.79 × 1,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.42x = 4,375,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,408.96/2,780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.65

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