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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.56, 4,184.54 and 1,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.56, 4,184.54 and 1,034.34 is: 1,551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.56 : 4,184.54 = 1,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.56/4,184.54 = 1,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.56x = 4,184.54 × 1,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.56x = 4,328,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,237.10/2,790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.03

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