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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.65, 4,053.92 and 1,058.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.65, 4,053.92 and 1,058.27 is: 1,586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.65 : 4,053.92 = 1,058.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.65/4,053.92 = 1,058.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.65x = 4,053.92 × 1,058.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.65x = 4,290,116.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,116.36/2,703.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.79

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