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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.51, 4,046.87 and 1,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.51, 4,046.87 and 1,054.90 is: 1,581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.51 : 4,046.87 = 1,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.51/4,046.87 = 1,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.51x = 4,046.87 × 1,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.51x = 4,269,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,050.86/2,699.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.42

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