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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.33, 4,057.72 and 1,318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.33, 4,057.72 and 1,318.58 is: 1,976.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.33 : 4,057.72 = 1,318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.33/4,057.72 = 1,318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.33x = 4,057.72 × 1,318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.33x = 5,350,438.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,438.58/2,707.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.28

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