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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.96, 4,057.82 and 1,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.96, 4,057.82 and 1,062.28 is: 1,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.96 : 4,057.82 = 1,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.96/4,057.82 = 1,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.96x = 4,057.82 × 1,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.96x = 4,310,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,541.03/2,705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.98

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