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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.18, 4,096.16 and 1,065.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.18, 4,096.16 and 1,065.35 is: 1,597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.18 : 4,096.16 = 1,065.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.18/4,096.16 = 1,065.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.18x = 4,096.16 × 1,065.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.18x = 4,363,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,822.24/2,731.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.78

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