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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.30, 4,056.45 and 1,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.30, 4,056.45 and 1,062.02 is: 1,593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.30 : 4,056.45 = 1,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.30/4,056.45 = 1,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.30x = 4,056.45 × 1,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.30x = 4,308,031.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,031.03/2,704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.03

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