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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.27, 3,940.82 and 1,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.27, 3,940.82 and 1,067.24 is: 1,600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.27 : 3,940.82 = 1,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.27/3,940.82 = 1,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.27x = 3,940.82 × 1,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.27x = 4,205,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,809.25/2,627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.83

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