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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.59, 4,050.76 and 1,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.59, 4,050.76 and 1,056.18 is: 1,583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.59 : 4,050.76 = 1,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.59/4,050.76 = 1,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.59x = 4,050.76 × 1,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.59x = 4,278,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,311.44/2,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.63

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