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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.28, 4,048.92 and 1,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.28, 4,048.92 and 1,056.96 is: 1,585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.28 : 4,048.92 = 1,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.28/4,048.92 = 1,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.28x = 4,048.92 × 1,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.28x = 4,279,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,546.48/2,699.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.44

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