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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.60, 4,059.96 and 2,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.60, 4,059.96 and 2,045.52 is: 3,071.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.60 : 4,059.96 = 2,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.60/4,059.96 = 2,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.60x = 4,059.96 × 2,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.60x = 8,304,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,304,729.38/2,703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.73

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