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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.92, 4,045.97 and 1,238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.92, 4,045.97 and 1,238.06 is: 1,854.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.92 : 4,045.97 = 1,238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.92/4,045.97 = 1,238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.92x = 4,045.97 × 1,238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.92x = 5,009,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,127.20/2,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.60

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