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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.75, 4,180.26 and 1,055.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.75, 4,180.26 and 1,055.51 is: 1,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.75 : 4,180.26 = 1,055.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.75/4,180.26 = 1,055.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.75x = 4,180.26 × 1,055.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.75x = 4,412,306.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,306.23/2,786.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.32

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