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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.87, 4,033.57 and 1,045.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.87, 4,033.57 and 1,045.55 is: 1,568.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.87 : 4,033.57 = 1,045.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.87/4,033.57 = 1,045.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.87x = 4,033.57 × 1,045.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.87x = 4,217,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,299.11/2,688.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.43

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