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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.11, 4,176.49 and 1,051.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.11, 4,176.49 and 1,051.73 is: 1,578.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.11 : 4,176.49 = 1,051.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.11/4,176.49 = 1,051.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.11x = 4,176.49 × 1,051.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.11x = 4,392,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,554.48/2,783.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.29

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