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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.74, 4,084.66 and 1,056.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.74, 4,084.66 and 1,056.82 is: 1,585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.74 : 4,084.66 = 1,056.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.74/4,084.66 = 1,056.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.74x = 4,084.66 × 1,056.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.74x = 4,316,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,750.38/2,722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.44

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