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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.14, 4,095.79 and 1,064.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.14, 4,095.79 and 1,064.93 is: 1,597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.14 : 4,095.79 = 1,064.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.14/4,095.79 = 1,064.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.14x = 4,095.79 × 1,064.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.14x = 4,361,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,706.50/2,731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.03

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