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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.29, 4,063.90 and 1,065.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.29, 4,063.90 and 1,065.94 is: 1,598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.29 : 4,063.90 = 1,065.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.29/4,063.90 = 1,065.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.29x = 4,063.90 × 1,065.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.29x = 4,331,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,873.57/2,710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.31

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