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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.09, 4,033.17 and 1,044.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.09, 4,033.17 and 1,044.77 is: 1,567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.09 : 4,033.17 = 1,044.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.09/4,033.17 = 1,044.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.09x = 4,033.17 × 1,044.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.09x = 4,213,726.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,726.06/2,688.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.55

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