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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.44, 4,036.12 and 1,047.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.44, 4,036.12 and 1,047.76 is: 1,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.44 : 4,036.12 = 1,047.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.44/4,036.12 = 1,047.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.44x = 4,036.12 × 1,047.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.44x = 4,228,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,885.09/2,691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.24

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