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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.61, 4,070.00 and 1,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.61, 4,070.00 and 1,047.50 is: 1,571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.61 : 4,070.00 = 1,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.61/4,070.00 = 1,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.61x = 4,070.00 × 1,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.61x = 4,263,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,331.85/2,713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.09

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