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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.99, 4,067.97 and 1,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.99, 4,067.97 and 1,069.92 is: 1,604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.99 : 4,067.97 = 1,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.99/4,067.97 = 1,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.99x = 4,067.97 × 1,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.99x = 4,352,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,402.46/2,712.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.28

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