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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.33, 4,051.71 and 1,057.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.33, 4,051.71 and 1,057.84 is: 1,586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.33 : 4,051.71 = 1,057.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.33/4,051.71 = 1,057.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.33x = 4,051.71 × 1,057.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.33x = 4,286,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,060.91/2,701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.65

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