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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.71, 3,911.56 and 1,069.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.71, 3,911.56 and 1,069.79 is: 1,604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.71 : 3,911.56 = 1,069.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.71/3,911.56 = 1,069.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.71x = 3,911.56 × 1,069.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.71x = 4,184,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,547.77/2,607.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.68

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