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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.08, 4,056.68 and 1,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.08, 4,056.68 and 1,244.48 is: 1,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.08 : 4,056.68 = 1,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.08/4,056.68 = 1,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.08x = 4,056.68 × 1,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.08x = 5,048,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,457.13/2,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.60

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