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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.44, 4,184.50 and 1,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.44, 4,184.50 and 1,034.16 is: 1,551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.44 : 4,184.50 = 1,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.44/4,184.50 = 1,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.44x = 4,184.50 × 1,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.44x = 4,327,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,442.52/2,789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.37

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