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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.72, 4,048.20 and 1,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.72, 4,048.20 and 1,054.44 is: 1,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.72 : 4,048.20 = 1,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.72/4,048.20 = 1,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.72x = 4,048.20 × 1,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.72x = 4,268,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,584.01/2,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.29

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