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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.13, 4,054.55 and 1,058.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.13, 4,054.55 and 1,058.71 is: 1,587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.13 : 4,054.55 = 1,058.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.13/4,054.55 = 1,058.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.13x = 4,054.55 × 1,058.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.13x = 4,292,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,575.00/2,704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.41

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