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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.53, 4,071.47 and 1,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.53, 4,071.47 and 1,071.63 is: 1,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.53 : 4,071.47 = 1,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.53/4,071.47 = 1,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.53x = 4,071.47 × 1,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.53x = 4,363,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,104.04/2,715.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.73

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