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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.27, 4,070.54 and 1,047.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.27, 4,070.54 and 1,047.64 is: 1,571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.27 : 4,070.54 = 1,047.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.27/4,070.54 = 1,047.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.27x = 4,070.54 × 1,047.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.27x = 4,264,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,455.29/2,713.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.70

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