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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.74, 4,060.45 and 1,064.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.74, 4,060.45 and 1,064.02 is: 1,595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.74 : 4,060.45 = 1,064.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.74/4,060.45 = 1,064.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.74x = 4,060.45 × 1,064.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.74x = 4,320,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,400.01/2,707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.57

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