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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.72, 4,033.20 and 1,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.72, 4,033.20 and 1,044.44 is: 1,567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.72 : 4,033.20 = 1,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.72/4,033.20 = 1,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.72x = 4,033.20 × 1,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.72x = 4,212,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,435.41/2,687.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.29

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