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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.44, 4,028.40 and 1,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.44, 4,028.40 and 1,043.04 is: 1,564.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.44 : 4,028.40 = 1,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.44/4,028.40 = 1,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.44x = 4,028.40 × 1,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.44x = 4,201,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,782.34/2,686.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.07

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