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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.60, 4,052.27 and 1,058.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.60, 4,052.27 and 1,058.45 is: 1,587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.60 : 4,052.27 = 1,058.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.60/4,052.27 = 1,058.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.60x = 4,052.27 × 1,058.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.60x = 4,289,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,125.18/2,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.62

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