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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.92, 4,056.18 and 1,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.92, 4,056.18 and 1,060.20 is: 1,589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.92 : 4,056.18 = 1,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.92/4,056.18 = 1,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.92x = 4,056.18 × 1,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.92x = 4,300,362.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,362.04/2,704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.83

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