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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.66, 4,053.96 and 1,058.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.66, 4,053.96 and 1,058.04 is: 1,587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.66 : 4,053.96 = 1,058.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.66/4,053.96 = 1,058.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.66x = 4,053.96 × 1,058.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.66x = 4,289,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,251.84/2,702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.05

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