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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.72, 4,062.24 and 1,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.72, 4,062.24 and 1,064.82 is: 1,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.72 : 4,062.24 = 1,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.72/4,062.24 = 1,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.72x = 4,062.24 × 1,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.72x = 4,325,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,554.40/2,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.90

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