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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.46, 4,180.47 and 1,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.46, 4,180.47 and 1,055.14 is: 1,582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.46 : 4,180.47 = 1,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.46/4,180.47 = 1,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.46x = 4,180.47 × 1,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.46x = 4,410,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,981.12/2,787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.44

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