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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.27, 3,956.36 and 1,078.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.27, 3,956.36 and 1,078.12 is: 1,617.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.27 : 3,956.36 = 1,078.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.27/3,956.36 = 1,078.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.27x = 3,956.36 × 1,078.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.27x = 4,265,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,430.84/2,637.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.37

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