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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.61, 4,190.58 and 1,037.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.61, 4,190.58 and 1,037.32 is: 1,556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.61 : 4,190.58 = 1,037.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.61/4,190.58 = 1,037.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.61x = 4,190.58 × 1,037.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.61x = 4,346,961.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,961.97/2,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.59

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