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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.93, 4,056.10 and 1,059.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.93, 4,056.10 and 1,059.43 is: 1,589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.93 : 4,056.10 = 1,059.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.93/4,056.10 = 1,059.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.93x = 4,056.10 × 1,059.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.93x = 4,297,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,154.02/2,702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.81

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