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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.53, 4,054.61 and 1,059.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.53, 4,054.61 and 1,059.23 is: 1,589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.53 : 4,054.61 = 1,059.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.53/4,054.61 = 1,059.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.53x = 4,054.61 × 1,059.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.53x = 4,294,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,777.33/2,701.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.76

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