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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.77, 4,052.12 and 1,058.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.77, 4,052.12 and 1,058.49 is: 1,588.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.77 : 4,052.12 = 1,058.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.77/4,052.12 = 1,058.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.77x = 4,052.12 × 1,058.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.77x = 4,289,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,123.21/2,700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.11

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