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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.79, 4,005.27 and 1,027.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.79, 4,005.27 and 1,027.91 is: 1,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.79 : 4,005.27 = 1,027.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.79/4,005.27 = 1,027.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.79x = 4,005.27 × 1,027.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.79x = 4,117,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,047.46/2,670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.51

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