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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.93, 4,035.37 and 1,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.93, 4,035.37 and 1,047.28 is: 1,570.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.93 : 4,035.37 = 1,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.93/4,035.37 = 1,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.93x = 4,035.37 × 1,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.93x = 4,226,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,162.29/2,690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.52

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