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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.34, 3,946.60 and 1,071.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.34, 3,946.60 and 1,071.53 is: 1,605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.34 : 3,946.60 = 1,071.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.34/3,946.60 = 1,071.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.34x = 3,946.60 × 1,071.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.34x = 4,228,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,894.94/2,633.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.91

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