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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.45, 4,043.55 and 1,051.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.45, 4,043.55 and 1,051.01 is: 1,577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.45 : 4,043.55 = 1,051.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.45/4,043.55 = 1,051.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.45x = 4,043.55 × 1,051.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.45x = 4,249,791.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,791.27/2,694.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.24

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