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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.60, 4,059.72 and 1,064.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.60, 4,059.72 and 1,064.46 is: 1,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.60 : 4,059.72 = 1,064.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.60/4,059.72 = 1,064.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.60x = 4,059.72 × 1,064.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.60x = 4,321,409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,409.55/2,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.62

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