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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.54, 4,106.39 and 1,071.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.54, 4,106.39 and 1,071.59 is: 1,607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.54 : 4,106.39 = 1,071.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.54/4,106.39 = 1,071.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.54x = 4,106.39 × 1,071.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.54x = 4,400,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,371.37/2,737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.42

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