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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.08, 4,041.96 and 1,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.08, 4,041.96 and 1,052.32 is: 1,577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.08 : 4,041.96 = 1,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.08/4,041.96 = 1,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.08x = 4,041.96 × 1,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.08x = 4,253,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,435.35/2,696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.64

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