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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.10, 4,059.45 and 1,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.10, 4,059.45 and 1,244.70 is: 1,865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.10 : 4,059.45 = 1,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.10/4,059.45 = 1,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.10x = 4,059.45 × 1,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.10x = 5,052,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,797.42/2,708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.81

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