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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.93, 4,083.22 and 1,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.93, 4,083.22 and 1,056.08 is: 1,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.93 : 4,083.22 = 1,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.93/4,083.22 = 1,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.93x = 4,083.22 × 1,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.93x = 4,312,206.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,206.98/2,721.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.25

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