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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.76, 4,183.26 and 1,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.76, 4,183.26 and 1,034 is: 1,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.76 : 4,183.26 = 1,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.76/4,183.26 = 1,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.76x = 4,183.26 × 1,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.76x = 4,325,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,490.84/2,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.60

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