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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.08, 3,950.99 and 1,074.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.08, 3,950.99 and 1,074.23 is: 1,611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.08 : 3,950.99 = 1,074.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.08/3,950.99 = 1,074.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.08x = 3,950.99 × 1,074.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.08x = 4,244,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,266.62/2,633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.90

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