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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.35, 4,052.37 and 1,057.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.35, 4,052.37 and 1,057.69 is: 1,586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.35 : 4,052.37 = 1,057.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.35/4,052.37 = 1,057.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.35x = 4,052.37 × 1,057.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.35x = 4,286,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,151.23/2,701.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.67

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