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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.56, 4,074.03 and 1,075.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.56, 4,074.03 and 1,075.26 is: 1,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.56 : 4,074.03 = 1,075.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.56/4,074.03 = 1,075.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.56x = 4,074.03 × 1,075.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.56x = 4,380,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,641.50/2,717.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.98

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