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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.75, 3,948.36 and 1,072.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.75, 3,948.36 and 1,072.86 is: 1,609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.75 : 3,948.36 = 1,072.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.75/3,948.36 = 1,072.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.75x = 3,948.36 × 1,072.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.75x = 4,236,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,037.51/2,631.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.59

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