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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.95, 4,173.28 and 1,028.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.95, 4,173.28 and 1,028.18 is: 1,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.95 : 4,173.28 = 1,028.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.95/4,173.28 = 1,028.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.95x = 4,173.28 × 1,028.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.95x = 4,290,890.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,890.89/2,781.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.41

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