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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.24, 4,048.92 and 1,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.24, 4,048.92 and 1,055.58 is: 1,582.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.24 : 4,048.92 = 1,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.24/4,048.92 = 1,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.24x = 4,048.92 × 1,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.24x = 4,273,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,958.97/2,700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.81

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