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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.08, 4,031.76 and 1,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.08, 4,031.76 and 1,044.48 is: 1,566.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.08 : 4,031.76 = 1,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.08/4,031.76 = 1,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.08x = 4,031.76 × 1,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.08x = 4,211,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,092.68/2,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.58

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