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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.28, 4,048.95 and 1,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.28, 4,048.95 and 1,057.52 is: 1,585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.28 : 4,048.95 = 1,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.28/4,048.95 = 1,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.28x = 4,048.95 × 1,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.28x = 4,281,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,845.60/2,701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.12

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