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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.32, 4,048.64 and 1,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.32, 4,048.64 and 1,056.02 is: 1,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.32 : 4,048.64 = 1,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.32/4,048.64 = 1,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.32x = 4,048.64 × 1,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.32x = 4,275,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,419.29/2,700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.30

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