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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.79, 4,057.22 and 1,062.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.79, 4,057.22 and 1,062.11 is: 1,593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.79 : 4,057.22 = 1,062.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.79/4,057.22 = 1,062.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.79x = 4,057.22 × 1,062.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.79x = 4,309,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,226.73/2,704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.18

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