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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.26, 4,050.18 and 1,057.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.26, 4,050.18 and 1,057.18 is: 1,585.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.26 : 4,050.18 = 1,057.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.26/4,050.18 = 1,057.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.26x = 4,050.18 × 1,057.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.26x = 4,281,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,769.29/2,700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.69

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