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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.97, 4,039.10 and 1,049.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.97, 4,039.10 and 1,049.67 is: 1,574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.97 : 4,039.10 = 1,049.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.97/4,039.10 = 1,049.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.97x = 4,039.10 × 1,049.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.97x = 4,239,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,716.85/2,691.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.95

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