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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.07, 4,239.96 and 1,071.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.07, 4,239.96 and 1,071.61 is: 1,607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.07 : 4,239.96 = 1,071.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.07/4,239.96 = 1,071.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.07x = 4,239.96 × 1,071.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.07x = 4,543,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,583.54/2,826.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.74

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