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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.97, 3,945.22 and 1,073.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.97, 3,945.22 and 1,073.06 is: 1,608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.97 : 3,945.22 = 1,073.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.97/3,945.22 = 1,073.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.97x = 3,945.22 × 1,073.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.97x = 4,233,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,457.77/2,631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.47

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