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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.08, 4,179.85 and 1,031.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.08, 4,179.85 and 1,031.96 is: 1,547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.08 : 4,179.85 = 1,031.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.08/4,179.85 = 1,031.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.08x = 4,179.85 × 1,031.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.08x = 4,313,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,438.01/2,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.10

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