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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.60, 4,080.48 and 1,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.60, 4,080.48 and 1,076.40 is: 1,613.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.60 : 4,080.48 = 1,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.60/4,080.48 = 1,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.60x = 4,080.48 × 1,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.60x = 4,392,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,228.67/2,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.84

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