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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.61, 4,005.87 and 1,027.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.61, 4,005.87 and 1,027.51 is: 1,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.61 : 4,005.87 = 1,027.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.61/4,005.87 = 1,027.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.61x = 4,005.87 × 1,027.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.61x = 4,116,070.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,070.33/2,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.25

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