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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.08, 4,050.42 and 1,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.08, 4,050.42 and 1,034.68 is: 1,552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.08 : 4,050.42 = 1,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.08/4,050.42 = 1,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.08x = 4,050.42 × 1,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.08x = 4,190,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,888.57/2,699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.71

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