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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.29, 4,062.41 and 1,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.29, 4,062.41 and 1,064.94 is: 1,596.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.29 : 4,062.41 = 1,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.29/4,062.41 = 1,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.29x = 4,062.41 × 1,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.29x = 4,326,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,217.58/2,709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.81

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