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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.20, 4,054.29 and 1,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.20, 4,054.29 and 1,059.90 is: 1,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.20 : 4,054.29 = 1,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.20/4,054.29 = 1,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.20x = 4,054.29 × 1,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.20x = 4,297,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,141.97/2,704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.06

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