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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.93, 4,054.60 and 1,058.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.93, 4,054.60 and 1,058.43 is: 1,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.93 : 4,054.60 = 1,058.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.93/4,054.60 = 1,058.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.93x = 4,054.60 × 1,058.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.93x = 4,291,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,510.28/2,701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.31

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