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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.05, 4,063.79 and 1,043.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.05, 4,063.79 and 1,043.99 is: 1,566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.05 : 4,063.79 = 1,043.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.05/4,063.79 = 1,043.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.05x = 4,063.79 × 1,043.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.05x = 4,242,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,535.80/2,709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.06

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