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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.65, 4,056.96 and 1,060.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.65, 4,056.96 and 1,060.03 is: 1,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.65 : 4,056.96 = 1,060.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.65/4,056.96 = 1,060.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.65x = 4,056.96 × 1,060.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.65x = 4,300,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,509.45/2,704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.04

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