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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.60, 4,082.72 and 1,078

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.60, 4,082.72 and 1,078 is: 1,617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.60 : 4,082.72 = 1,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.60/4,082.72 = 1,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.60x = 4,082.72 × 1,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.60x = 4,401,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,172.16/2,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.13

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