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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.68, 4,064.42 and 1,065.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.68, 4,064.42 and 1,065.88 is: 1,598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.68 : 4,064.42 = 1,065.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.68/4,064.42 = 1,065.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.68x = 4,064.42 × 1,065.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.68x = 4,332,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,183.99/2,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.19

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