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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.92, 4,054.70 and 1,058.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.92, 4,054.70 and 1,058.26 is: 1,588.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.92 : 4,054.70 = 1,058.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.92/4,054.70 = 1,058.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.92x = 4,054.70 × 1,058.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.92x = 4,290,901.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,901.26/2,701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.10

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