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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.89, 4,187.61 and 1,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.89, 4,187.61 and 1,036.08 is: 1,554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.89 : 4,187.61 = 1,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.89/4,187.61 = 1,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.89x = 4,187.61 × 1,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.89x = 4,338,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,698.97/2,791.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.04

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