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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.72, 4,058.94 and 1,061.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.72, 4,058.94 and 1,061.27 is: 1,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.72 : 4,058.94 = 1,061.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.72/4,058.94 = 1,061.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.72x = 4,058.94 × 1,061.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.72x = 4,307,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,631.25/2,704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.64

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