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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.02, 4,056.32 and 1,059.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.02, 4,056.32 and 1,059.71 is: 1,590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.02 : 4,056.32 = 1,059.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.02/4,056.32 = 1,059.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.02x = 4,056.32 × 1,059.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.02x = 4,298,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,505.23/2,703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.26

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