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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.51, 4,191.84 and 1,040.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.51, 4,191.84 and 1,040.45 is: 1,560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.51 : 4,191.84 = 1,040.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.51/4,191.84 = 1,040.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.51x = 4,191.84 × 1,040.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.51x = 4,361,378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,378.97/2,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.14

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