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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.08, 4,059.36 and 1,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.08, 4,059.36 and 1,062.68 is: 1,594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.08 : 4,059.36 = 1,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.08/4,059.36 = 1,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.08x = 4,059.36 × 1,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.08x = 4,313,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,800.68/2,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.11

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