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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.63, 4,186.28 and 1,037.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.63, 4,186.28 and 1,037.16 is: 1,554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.63 : 4,186.28 = 1,037.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.63/4,186.28 = 1,037.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.63x = 4,186.28 × 1,037.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.63x = 4,341,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,856.53/2,792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.76

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