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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.17, 4,047.72 and 1,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.17, 4,047.72 and 1,054.62 is: 1,582.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.17 : 4,047.72 = 1,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.17/4,047.72 = 1,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.17x = 4,047.72 × 1,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.17x = 4,268,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,806.47/2,698.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.11

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