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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.89, 4,176.87 and 1,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.89, 4,176.87 and 1,030.72 is: 1,545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.89 : 4,176.87 = 1,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.89/4,176.87 = 1,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.89x = 4,176.87 × 1,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.89x = 4,305,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,173.00/2,784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.91

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