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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.08, 4,051.11 and 1,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.08, 4,051.11 and 1,057.68 is: 1,586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.08 : 4,051.11 = 1,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.08/4,051.11 = 1,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.08x = 4,051.11 × 1,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.08x = 4,284,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,778.02/2,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.32

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