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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.83, 4,067.75 and 1,068.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.83, 4,067.75 and 1,068.55 is: 1,602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.83 : 4,067.75 = 1,068.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.83/4,067.75 = 1,068.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.83x = 4,067.75 × 1,068.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.83x = 4,346,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,588.92/2,711.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.83

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