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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.96, 4,028.06 and 1,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.96, 4,028.06 and 1,043.08 is: 1,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.96 : 4,028.06 = 1,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.96/4,028.06 = 1,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.96x = 4,028.06 × 1,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.96x = 4,201,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,581.36/2,685.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.28

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