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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.79, 4,073.93 and 1,075.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.79, 4,073.93 and 1,075.49 is: 1,612.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.79 : 4,073.93 = 1,075.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.79/4,073.93 = 1,075.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.79x = 4,073.93 × 1,075.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.79x = 4,381,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,470.98/2,717.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.14

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