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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.33, 4,051.10 and 1,060.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.33, 4,051.10 and 1,060.05 is: 1,589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.33 : 4,051.10 = 1,060.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.33/4,051.10 = 1,060.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.33x = 4,051.10 × 1,060.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.33x = 4,294,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,363.25/2,702.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.14

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