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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.94, 4,090.95 and 1,060.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.94, 4,090.95 and 1,060.33 is: 1,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.94 : 4,090.95 = 1,060.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.94/4,090.95 = 1,060.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.94x = 4,090.95 × 1,060.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.94x = 4,337,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,731.26/2,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.28

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