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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.52, 4,072.04 and 1,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.52, 4,072.04 and 1,072.16 is: 1,607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.52 : 4,072.04 = 1,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.52/4,072.04 = 1,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.52x = 4,072.04 × 1,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.52x = 4,365,878.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,878.41/2,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.16

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