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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.26, 4,064.72 and 1,044.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.26, 4,064.72 and 1,044.05 is: 1,565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.26 : 4,064.72 = 1,044.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.26/4,064.72 = 1,044.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.26x = 4,064.72 × 1,044.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.26x = 4,243,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,745.37/2,710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.81

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