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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.36, 4,175.43 and 1,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.36, 4,175.43 and 1,004.92 is: 1,506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.36 : 4,175.43 = 1,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.36/4,175.43 = 1,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.36x = 4,175.43 × 1,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.36x = 4,195,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,958.91/2,784.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.97

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