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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.39, 4,068.10 and 1,069.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.39, 4,068.10 and 1,069.39 is: 1,603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.39 : 4,068.10 = 1,069.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.39/4,068.10 = 1,069.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.39x = 4,068.10 × 1,069.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.39x = 4,350,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,385.46/2,712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.89

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