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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.02, 4,061.33 and 1,064.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.02, 4,061.33 and 1,064.58 is: 1,596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.02 : 4,061.33 = 1,064.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.02/4,061.33 = 1,064.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.02x = 4,061.33 × 1,064.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.02x = 4,323,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,590.38/2,708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.59

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