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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.14, 4,173.54 and 1,049.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.14, 4,173.54 and 1,049.78 is: 1,575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.14 : 4,173.54 = 1,049.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.14/4,173.54 = 1,049.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.14x = 4,173.54 × 1,049.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.14x = 4,381,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,298.82/2,781.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.36

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