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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.67, 4,055.11 and 1,243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.67, 4,055.11 and 1,243.03 is: 1,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.67 : 4,055.11 = 1,243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.67/4,055.11 = 1,243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.67x = 4,055.11 × 1,243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.67x = 5,040,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040,623.38/2,704.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.67

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