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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.39, 4,081.69 and 1,076.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.39, 4,081.69 and 1,076.49 is: 1,615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.39 : 4,081.69 = 1,076.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.39/4,081.69 = 1,076.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.39x = 4,081.69 × 1,076.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.39x = 4,393,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,899.81/2,720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.18

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