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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.05, 4,052.70 and 1,294.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.05, 4,052.70 and 1,294.77 is: 1,942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.05 : 4,052.70 = 1,294.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.05/4,052.70 = 1,294.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.05x = 4,052.70 × 1,294.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.05x = 5,247,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,314.38/2,701.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.69

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