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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.95, 4,185.27 and 1,036.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.95, 4,185.27 and 1,036.06 is: 1,553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.95 : 4,185.27 = 1,036.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.95/4,185.27 = 1,036.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.95x = 4,185.27 × 1,036.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.95x = 4,336,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,180.37/2,790.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.66

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