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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.89, 4,059.41 and 1,065.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.89, 4,059.41 and 1,065.62 is: 1,597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.89 : 4,059.41 = 1,065.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.89/4,059.41 = 1,065.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.89x = 4,059.41 × 1,065.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.89x = 4,325,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,762.86/2,707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.47

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