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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.52, 4,062.08 and 1,065.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.52, 4,062.08 and 1,065.08 is: 1,597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.52 : 4,062.08 = 1,065.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.52/4,062.08 = 1,065.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.52x = 4,062.08 × 1,065.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.52x = 4,326,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,414.53/2,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.34

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