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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.03, 3,937.14 and 1,065.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.03, 3,937.14 and 1,065.21 is: 1,596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.03 : 3,937.14 = 1,065.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.03/3,937.14 = 1,065.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.03x = 3,937.14 × 1,065.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.03x = 4,193,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,866.14/2,627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.43

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