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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.56, 4,186.04 and 1,035.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.56, 4,186.04 and 1,035.34 is: 1,552.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.56 : 4,186.04 = 1,035.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.56/4,186.04 = 1,035.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.56x = 4,186.04 × 1,035.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.56x = 4,333,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,974.65/2,791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.53

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