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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.69, 4,063.34 and 1,065.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.69, 4,063.34 and 1,065.02 is: 1,597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.69 : 4,063.34 = 1,065.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.69/4,063.34 = 1,065.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.69x = 4,063.34 × 1,065.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.69x = 4,327,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,538.37/2,708.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.65

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