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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.06, 4,114.94 and 1,055.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.06, 4,114.94 and 1,055.21 is: 1,582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.06 : 4,114.94 = 1,055.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.06/4,114.94 = 1,055.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.06x = 4,114.94 × 1,055.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.06x = 4,342,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,099.99/2,744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.37

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