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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.66, 4,082.44 and 1,078.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.66, 4,082.44 and 1,078.96 is: 1,617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.66 : 4,082.44 = 1,078.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.66/4,082.44 = 1,078.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.66x = 4,082.44 × 1,078.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.66x = 4,404,789.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,789.46/2,723.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.23

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