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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.62, 2,853.76 and 1,271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.62, 2,853.76 and 1,271.63 is: 1,755.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.62 : 2,853.76 = 1,271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.62/2,853.76 = 1,271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.62x = 2,853.76 × 1,271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.62x = 3,628,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,920.90/2,067.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.12

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