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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.57, 4,073.63 and 1,073.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.57, 4,073.63 and 1,073.48 is: 1,609.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.57 : 4,073.63 = 1,073.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.57/4,073.63 = 1,073.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.57x = 4,073.63 × 1,073.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.57x = 4,372,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,934.60/2,717.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.13

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