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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.42, 4,058.52 and 1,061.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.42, 4,058.52 and 1,061.02 is: 1,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.42 : 4,058.52 = 1,061.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.42/4,058.52 = 1,061.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.42x = 4,058.52 × 1,061.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.42x = 4,306,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,170.89/2,704.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.27

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