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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.07, 4,049.93 and 1,055.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.07, 4,049.93 and 1,055.69 is: 1,582.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.07 : 4,049.93 = 1,055.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.07/4,049.93 = 1,055.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.07x = 4,049.93 × 1,055.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.07x = 4,275,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,445.07/2,701.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.87

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