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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.54, 4,070.24 and 1,069.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.54, 4,070.24 and 1,069.11 is: 1,604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.54 : 4,070.24 = 1,069.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.54/4,070.24 = 1,069.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.54x = 4,070.24 × 1,069.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.54x = 4,351,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,528.94/2,712.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.23

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