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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.83, 4,069.64 and 1,071.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.83, 4,069.64 and 1,071.93 is: 1,606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.83 : 4,069.64 = 1,071.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.83/4,069.64 = 1,071.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.83x = 4,069.64 × 1,071.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.83x = 4,362,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,387.15/2,715.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.28

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