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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.39, 2,853.63 and 1,271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.39, 2,853.63 and 1,271.16 is: 1,754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.39 : 2,853.63 = 1,271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.39/2,853.63 = 1,271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.39x = 2,853.63 × 1,271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.39x = 3,627,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,420.31/2,067.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.59

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