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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.10, 4,178.67 and 1,031.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.10, 4,178.67 and 1,031.93 is: 1,547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.10 : 4,178.67 = 1,031.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.10/4,178.67 = 1,031.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.10x = 4,178.67 × 1,031.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.10x = 4,312,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,094.93/2,786.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.72

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