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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.05, 4,054.46 and 1,244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.05, 4,054.46 and 1,244.43 is: 1,865.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.05 : 4,054.46 = 1,244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.05/4,054.46 = 1,244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.05x = 4,054.46 × 1,244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.05x = 5,045,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,485.44/2,704.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.90

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