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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.47, 4,062.52 and 1,065.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.47, 4,062.52 and 1,065.30 is: 1,597.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.47 : 4,062.52 = 1,065.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.47/4,062.52 = 1,065.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.47x = 4,062.52 × 1,065.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.47x = 4,327,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,802.56/2,708.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.88

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