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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.51, 4,003.88 and 1,025.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.51, 4,003.88 and 1,025.67 is: 1,537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.51 : 4,003.88 = 1,025.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.51/4,003.88 = 1,025.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.51x = 4,003.88 × 1,025.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.51x = 4,106,654.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,654.47/2,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.78

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