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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.64, 4,047.96 and 1,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.64, 4,047.96 and 1,054.28 is: 1,582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.64 : 4,047.96 = 1,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.64/4,047.96 = 1,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.64x = 4,047.96 × 1,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.64x = 4,267,683.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,683.27/2,697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.01

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