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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.03, 4,030.55 and 1,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.03, 4,030.55 and 1,044.74 is: 1,567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.03 : 4,030.55 = 1,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.03/4,030.55 = 1,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.03x = 4,030.55 × 1,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.03x = 4,210,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,868.78/2,687.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.11

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