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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.58, 3,944.31 and 1,071.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.58, 3,944.31 and 1,071.33 is: 1,606.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.58 : 3,944.31 = 1,071.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.58/3,944.31 = 1,071.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.58x = 3,944.31 × 1,071.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.58x = 4,225,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,657.63/2,630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.36

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