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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.27, 4,063.86 and 1,064.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.27, 4,063.86 and 1,064.66 is: 1,596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.27 : 4,063.86 = 1,064.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.27/4,063.86 = 1,064.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.27x = 4,063.86 × 1,064.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.27x = 4,326,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,608.87/2,709.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.96

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