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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.28, 4,055.21 and 1,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.28, 4,055.21 and 1,058.96 is: 1,589.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.28 : 4,055.21 = 1,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.28/4,055.21 = 1,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.28x = 4,055.21 × 1,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.28x = 4,294,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,279.61/2,702.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.13

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