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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.16, 4,068.51 and 1,071.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.16, 4,068.51 and 1,071.87 is: 1,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.16 : 4,068.51 = 1,071.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.16/4,068.51 = 1,071.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.16x = 4,068.51 × 1,071.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.16x = 4,360,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,913.81/2,714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.73

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