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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.93, 4,183.55 and 1,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.93, 4,183.55 and 1,034.16 is: 1,551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.93 : 4,183.55 = 1,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.93/4,183.55 = 1,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.93x = 4,183.55 × 1,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.93x = 4,326,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,454.90/2,787.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.85

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