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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.82, 4,046.63 and 1,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.82, 4,046.63 and 1,053.44 is: 1,579.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.82 : 4,046.63 = 1,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.82/4,046.63 = 1,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.82x = 4,046.63 × 1,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.82x = 4,262,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,871.58/2,698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.53

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