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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.54, 4,059.21 and 1,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.54, 4,059.21 and 1,244.28 is: 1,866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.54 : 4,059.21 = 1,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.54/4,059.21 = 1,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.54x = 4,059.21 × 1,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.54x = 5,050,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,793.82/2,706.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.14

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