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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.79, 4,054.51 and 1,058.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.79, 4,054.51 and 1,058.13 is: 1,587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.79 : 4,054.51 = 1,058.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.79/4,054.51 = 1,058.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.79x = 4,054.51 × 1,058.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.79x = 4,290,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,193.38/2,701.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.91

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