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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.04, 4,066.16 and 1,068.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.04, 4,066.16 and 1,068.71 is: 1,602.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.04 : 4,066.16 = 1,068.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.04/4,066.16 = 1,068.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.04x = 4,066.16 × 1,068.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.04x = 4,345,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,520.18/2,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.90

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