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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.33, 4,176.06 and 1,030.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.33, 4,176.06 and 1,030.17 is: 1,545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.33 : 4,176.06 = 1,030.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.33/4,176.06 = 1,030.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.33x = 4,176.06 × 1,030.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.33x = 4,302,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,051.73/2,784.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.09

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