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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.65, 4,062.27 and 1,064.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.65, 4,062.27 and 1,064.34 is: 1,597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.65 : 4,062.27 = 1,064.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.65/4,062.27 = 1,064.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.65x = 4,062.27 × 1,064.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.65x = 4,323,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,636.45/2,706.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.42

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