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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.09, 4,051.51 and 1,056.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.09, 4,051.51 and 1,056.68 is: 1,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.09 : 4,051.51 = 1,056.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.09/4,051.51 = 1,056.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.09x = 4,051.51 × 1,056.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.09x = 4,281,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,129.33/2,702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.38

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