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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.78, 3,944.93 and 1,071.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.78, 3,944.93 and 1,071.11 is: 1,605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.78 : 3,944.93 = 1,071.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.78/3,944.93 = 1,071.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.78x = 3,944.93 × 1,071.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.78x = 4,225,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,428.89/2,631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.54

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