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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.78, 4,062.84 and 1,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.78, 4,062.84 and 1,322.32 is: 1,984.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.78 : 4,062.84 = 1,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.78/4,062.84 = 1,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.78x = 4,062.84 × 1,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.78x = 5,372,374.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,374.59/2,707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.05

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