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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.97, 4,055.52 and 1,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.97, 4,055.52 and 1,059.24 is: 1,589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.97 : 4,055.52 = 1,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.97/4,055.52 = 1,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.97x = 4,055.52 × 1,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.97x = 4,295,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,743.43/2,702.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.27

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