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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.32, 4,049.58 and 1,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.32, 4,049.58 and 1,059.06 is: 1,587.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.32 : 4,049.58 = 1,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.32/4,049.58 = 1,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.32x = 4,049.58 × 1,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.32x = 4,288,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,748.19/2,701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.65

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