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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.39, 4,056.90 and 1,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.39, 4,056.90 and 1,059.72 is: 1,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.39 : 4,056.90 = 1,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.39/4,056.90 = 1,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.39x = 4,056.90 × 1,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.39x = 4,299,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,178.07/2,703.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.29

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