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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.06, 4,102.25 and 1,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.06, 4,102.25 and 1,069.63 is: 1,603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.06 : 4,102.25 = 1,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.06/4,102.25 = 1,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.06x = 4,102.25 × 1,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.06x = 4,387,874.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,874.06/2,737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.14

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