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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.33, 4,040.33 and 1,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.33, 4,040.33 and 1,049.94 is: 1,574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.33 : 4,040.33 = 1,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.33/4,040.33 = 1,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.33x = 4,040.33 × 1,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.33x = 4,242,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,098.83/2,694.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.45

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