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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.02, 3,946.49 and 1,072.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.02, 3,946.49 and 1,072.07 is: 1,607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.02 : 3,946.49 = 1,072.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.02/3,946.49 = 1,072.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.02x = 3,946.49 × 1,072.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.02x = 4,230,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,913.53/2,632.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.48

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