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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.65, 3,950.49 and 1,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.65, 3,950.49 and 1,073.68 is: 1,610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.65 : 3,950.49 = 1,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.65/3,950.49 = 1,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.65x = 3,950.49 × 1,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.65x = 4,241,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,562.10/2,633.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.53

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