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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.28, 4,179.56 and 1,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.28, 4,179.56 and 1,055.04 is: 1,582.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.28 : 4,179.56 = 1,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.28/4,179.56 = 1,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.28x = 4,179.56 × 1,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.28x = 4,409,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,602.98/2,786.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.61

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