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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.78, 4,063.43 and 1,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.78, 4,063.43 and 1,068.48 is: 1,601.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.78 : 4,063.43 = 1,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.78/4,063.43 = 1,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.78x = 4,063.43 × 1,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.78x = 4,341,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,693.69/2,710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.64

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