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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.32, 4,052.58 and 1,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.32, 4,052.58 and 1,061.06 is: 1,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.32 : 4,052.58 = 1,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.32/4,052.58 = 1,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.32x = 4,052.58 × 1,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.32x = 4,300,030.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,030.53/2,703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.65

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