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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.41, 4,240.27 and 1,071.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.41, 4,240.27 and 1,071.11 is: 1,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.41 : 4,240.27 = 1,071.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.41/4,240.27 = 1,071.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.41x = 4,240.27 × 1,071.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.41x = 4,541,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,795.60/2,827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.34

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