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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.50, 4,049.57 and 1,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.50, 4,049.57 and 1,054.84 is: 1,582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.50 : 4,049.57 = 1,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.50/4,049.57 = 1,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.50x = 4,049.57 × 1,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.50x = 4,271,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,651.06/2,698.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.97

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