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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.33, 3,951.36 and 1,074.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.33, 3,951.36 and 1,074.48 is: 1,612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.33 : 3,951.36 = 1,074.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.33/3,951.36 = 1,074.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.33x = 3,951.36 × 1,074.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.33x = 4,245,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,657.29/2,633.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.28

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