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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.44, 2,700.36 and 1,071.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.44, 2,700.36 and 1,071.36 is: 1,605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.44 : 2,700.36 = 1,071.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.44/2,700.36 = 1,071.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.44x = 2,700.36 × 1,071.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.44x = 2,893,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,057.69/1,801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.97

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