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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.70, 4,052.55 and 1,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.70, 4,052.55 and 1,059.70 is: 1,588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.70 : 4,052.55 = 1,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.70/4,052.55 = 1,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.70x = 4,052.55 × 1,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.70x = 4,294,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,487.24/2,703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.37

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