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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.04, 3,250.56 and 1,072.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.04, 3,250.56 and 1,072.76 is: 1,609.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.04 : 3,250.56 = 1,072.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.04/3,250.56 = 1,072.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.04x = 3,250.56 × 1,072.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.04x = 3,487,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,070.75/2,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.14

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