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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.88, 4,051.74 and 1,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.88, 4,051.74 and 1,058.88 is: 1,587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.88 : 4,051.74 = 1,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.88/4,051.74 = 1,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.88x = 4,051.74 × 1,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.88x = 4,290,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,306.45/2,702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.31

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