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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.48, 4,007.40 and 1,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.48, 4,007.40 and 1,027.30 is: 1,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.48 : 4,007.40 = 1,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.48/4,007.40 = 1,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.48x = 4,007.40 × 1,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.48x = 4,116,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,802.02/2,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.02

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