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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.37, 4,183.19 and 1,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.37, 4,183.19 and 1,034.04 is: 1,551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.37 : 4,183.19 = 1,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.37/4,183.19 = 1,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.37x = 4,183.19 × 1,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.37x = 4,325,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,585.79/2,787.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.85

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