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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.71, 4,053.94 and 1,058.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.71, 4,053.94 and 1,058.31 is: 1,586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.71 : 4,053.94 = 1,058.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.71/4,053.94 = 1,058.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.71x = 4,053.94 × 1,058.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.71x = 4,290,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,322.60/2,703.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.83

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