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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.55, 4,044.89 and 1,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.55, 4,044.89 and 1,052.44 is: 1,578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.55 : 4,044.89 = 1,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.55/4,044.89 = 1,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.55x = 4,044.89 × 1,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.55x = 4,256,996.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,996.55/2,697.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.10

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