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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.39, 4,057.55 and 1,062.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.39, 4,057.55 and 1,062.05 is: 1,593.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.39 : 4,057.55 = 1,062.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.39/4,057.55 = 1,062.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.39x = 4,057.55 × 1,062.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.39x = 4,309,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,333.78/2,704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.46

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