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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.92, 4,106.98 and 1,072.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.92, 4,106.98 and 1,072.04 is: 1,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.92 : 4,106.98 = 1,072.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.92/4,106.98 = 1,072.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.92x = 4,106.98 × 1,072.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.92x = 4,402,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,846.84/2,738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.51

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