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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.48, 4,056.80 and 1,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.48, 4,056.80 and 1,061.44 is: 1,592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.48 : 4,056.80 = 1,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.48/4,056.80 = 1,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.48x = 4,056.80 × 1,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.48x = 4,306,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,049.79/2,704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.19

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