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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.60, 4,059.02 and 1,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.60, 4,059.02 and 1,062.60 is: 1,593.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.60 : 4,059.02 = 1,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.60/4,059.02 = 1,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.60x = 4,059.02 × 1,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.60x = 4,313,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,114.65/2,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.55

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