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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.13, 4,053.51 and 1,057.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.13, 4,053.51 and 1,057.47 is: 1,586.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.13 : 4,053.51 = 1,057.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.13/4,053.51 = 1,057.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.13x = 4,053.51 × 1,057.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.13x = 4,286,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,465.22/2,701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.92

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