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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.06, 4,106.74 and 1,072.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.06, 4,106.74 and 1,072.63 is: 1,607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.06 : 4,106.74 = 1,072.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.06/4,106.74 = 1,072.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.06x = 4,106.74 × 1,072.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.06x = 4,405,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,012.53/2,740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.63

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