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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.93, 4,055.61 and 1,243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.93, 4,055.61 and 1,243.18 is: 1,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.93 : 4,055.61 = 1,243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.93/4,055.61 = 1,243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.93x = 4,055.61 × 1,243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.93x = 5,041,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,832.96/2,702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.32

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