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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.92, 4,045.25 and 1,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.92, 4,045.25 and 1,055.24 is: 1,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.92 : 4,045.25 = 1,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.92/4,045.25 = 1,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.92x = 4,045.25 × 1,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.92x = 4,268,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,692.02/2,697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.22

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