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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.23, 4,056.93 and 1,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.23, 4,056.93 and 1,060.32 is: 1,590.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.23 : 4,056.93 = 1,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.23/4,056.93 = 1,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.23x = 4,056.93 × 1,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.23x = 4,301,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,644.02/2,704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.71

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