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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.52, 4,057.56 and 1,061.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.52, 4,057.56 and 1,061.22 is: 1,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.52 : 4,057.56 = 1,061.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.52/4,057.56 = 1,061.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.52x = 4,057.56 × 1,061.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.52x = 4,305,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,963.82/2,703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.72

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