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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,648.41, 3,971.85 and 1,067.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,648.41, 3,971.85 and 1,067.13 is: 1,600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,648.41 : 3,971.85 = 1,067.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,648.41/3,971.85 = 1,067.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,648.41x = 3,971.85 × 1,067.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,648.41x = 4,238,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,463.10/2,648.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.38

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