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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.39, 4,070.33 and 1,069.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.39, 4,070.33 and 1,069.02 is: 1,604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.39 : 4,070.33 = 1,069.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.39/4,070.33 = 1,069.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.39x = 4,070.33 × 1,069.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.39x = 4,351,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,264.18/2,712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.22

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