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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.83, 4,050.34 and 1,059.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.83, 4,050.34 and 1,059.55 is: 1,588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.83 : 4,050.34 = 1,059.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.83/4,050.34 = 1,059.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.83x = 4,050.34 × 1,059.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.83x = 4,291,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,537.75/2,701.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.38

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