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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.48, 4,188.64 and 1,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.48, 4,188.64 and 1,061.04 is: 1,591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.48 : 4,188.64 = 1,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.48/4,188.64 = 1,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.48x = 4,188.64 × 1,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.48x = 4,444,314.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,314.59/2,792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.53

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