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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.02, 4,173.15 and 1,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.02, 4,173.15 and 1,027.23 is: 1,541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.02 : 4,173.15 = 1,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.02/4,173.15 = 1,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.02x = 4,173.15 × 1,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.02x = 4,286,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,784.87/2,781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.45

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