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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.96, 4,056.72 and 1,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.96, 4,056.72 and 1,061.28 is: 1,592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.96 : 4,056.72 = 1,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.96/4,056.72 = 1,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.96x = 4,056.72 × 1,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.96x = 4,305,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,315.80/2,703.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.23

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