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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.24, 4,056.71 and 1,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.24, 4,056.71 and 1,061.52 is: 1,591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.24 : 4,056.71 = 1,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.24/4,056.71 = 1,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.24x = 4,056.71 × 1,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.24x = 4,306,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,273.49/2,705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.83

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