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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.78, 4,051.14 and 1,058.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.78, 4,051.14 and 1,058.46 is: 1,587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.78 : 4,051.14 = 1,058.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.78/4,051.14 = 1,058.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.78x = 4,051.14 × 1,058.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.78x = 4,287,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,969.64/2,700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.68

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