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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.03, 3,946.13 and 1,071.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.03, 3,946.13 and 1,071.22 is: 1,605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.03 : 3,946.13 = 1,071.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.03/3,946.13 = 1,071.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.03x = 3,946.13 × 1,071.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.03x = 4,227,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,162.17/2,633.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.44

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