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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.34, 4,184.33 and 1,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.34, 4,184.33 and 1,035.87 is: 1,552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.34 : 4,184.33 = 1,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.34/4,184.33 = 1,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.34x = 4,184.33 × 1,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.34x = 4,334,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,421.92/2,791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.81

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