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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.07, 3,903.10 and 1,063.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.07, 3,903.10 and 1,063.07 is: 1,594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.07 : 3,903.10 = 1,063.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.07/3,903.10 = 1,063.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.07x = 3,903.10 × 1,063.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.07x = 4,149,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,243.69/2,602.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.60

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