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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.69, 4,171.19 and 1,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.69, 4,171.19 and 1,027.52 is: 1,540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.69 : 4,171.19 = 1,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.69/4,171.19 = 1,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.69x = 4,171.19 × 1,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.69x = 4,285,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,970.80/2,781.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.78

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