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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.63, 4,077.95 and 1,075.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.63, 4,077.95 and 1,075.95 is: 1,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.63 : 4,077.95 = 1,075.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.63/4,077.95 = 1,075.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.63x = 4,077.95 × 1,075.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.63x = 4,387,664.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,664.92/2,718.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.93

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