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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.27, 4,049.37 and 1,056.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.27, 4,049.37 and 1,056.65 is: 1,584.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.27 : 4,049.37 = 1,056.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.27/4,049.37 = 1,056.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.27x = 4,049.37 × 1,056.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.27x = 4,278,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,746.56/2,700.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.56

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