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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.04, 4,004.90 and 1,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.04, 4,004.90 and 1,027.40 is: 1,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.04 : 4,004.90 = 1,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.04/4,004.90 = 1,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.04x = 4,004.90 × 1,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.04x = 4,114,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,634.26/2,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.04

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