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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.73, 3,952.86 and 1,074.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.73, 3,952.86 and 1,074.59 is: 1,612.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.73 : 3,952.86 = 1,074.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.73/3,952.86 = 1,074.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.73x = 3,952.86 × 1,074.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.73x = 4,247,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,703.83/2,633.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.81

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