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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.15, 4,055.85 and 1,061.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.15, 4,055.85 and 1,061.85 is: 1,592.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.15 : 4,055.85 = 1,061.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.15/4,055.85 = 1,061.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.15x = 4,055.85 × 1,061.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.15x = 4,306,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,704.32/2,704.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.63

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