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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.36, 4,071.04 and 1,071.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.36, 4,071.04 and 1,071.08 is: 1,605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.36 : 4,071.04 = 1,071.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.36/4,071.04 = 1,071.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.36x = 4,071.04 × 1,071.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.36x = 4,360,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,409.52/2,715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.83

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