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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.26, 4,051.68 and 1,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.26, 4,051.68 and 1,058.18 is: 1,587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.26 : 4,051.68 = 1,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.26/4,051.68 = 1,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.26x = 4,051.68 × 1,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.26x = 4,287,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,406.74/2,701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.19

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