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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.93, 4,030.95 and 1,043.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.93, 4,030.95 and 1,043.47 is: 1,565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.93 : 4,030.95 = 1,043.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.93/4,030.95 = 1,043.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.93x = 4,030.95 × 1,043.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.93x = 4,206,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,175.40/2,686.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.42

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