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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.42, 4,057.02 and 1,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.42, 4,057.02 and 1,060.02 is: 1,590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.42 : 4,057.02 = 1,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.42/4,057.02 = 1,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.42x = 4,057.02 × 1,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.42x = 4,300,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,522.34/2,703.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.77

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