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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.72, 4,187.58 and 1,061.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.72, 4,187.58 and 1,061.56 is: 1,592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.72 : 4,187.58 = 1,061.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.72/4,187.58 = 1,061.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.72x = 4,187.58 × 1,061.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.72x = 4,445,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,367.42/2,791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.34

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