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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.04, 3,994.20 and 1,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.04, 3,994.20 and 1,060.32 is: 1,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.04 : 3,994.20 = 1,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.04/3,994.20 = 1,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.04x = 3,994.20 × 1,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.04x = 4,235,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,130.14/2,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.34

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