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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.41, 4,055.43 and 1,058.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.41, 4,055.43 and 1,058.75 is: 1,588.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.41 : 4,055.43 = 1,058.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.41/4,055.43 = 1,058.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.41x = 4,055.43 × 1,058.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.41x = 4,293,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,686.51/2,702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.84

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