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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.52, 4,063.58 and 1,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.52, 4,063.58 and 1,066.08 is: 1,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.52 : 4,063.58 = 1,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.52/4,063.58 = 1,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.52x = 4,063.58 × 1,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.52x = 4,332,081.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,081.05/2,709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.84

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