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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.94, 3,904.41 and 1,063.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.94, 3,904.41 and 1,063.94 is: 1,595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.94 : 3,904.41 = 1,063.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.94/3,904.41 = 1,063.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.94x = 3,904.41 × 1,063.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.94x = 4,154,048.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,048.21/2,602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.91

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