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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.28, 4,045.95 and 1,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.28, 4,045.95 and 1,055.52 is: 1,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.28 : 4,045.95 = 1,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.28/4,045.95 = 1,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.28x = 4,045.95 × 1,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.28x = 4,270,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,581.14/2,699.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.12

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