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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.51, 4,063.59 and 1,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.51, 4,063.59 and 1,043.30 is: 1,564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.51 : 4,063.59 = 1,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.51/4,063.59 = 1,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.51x = 4,063.59 × 1,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.51x = 4,239,523.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,523.13/2,709.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.68

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