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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.51, 4,005.38 and 1,026.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.51, 4,005.38 and 1,026.67 is: 1,539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.51 : 4,005.38 = 1,026.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.51/4,005.38 = 1,026.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.51x = 4,005.38 × 1,026.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.51x = 4,112,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,198.35/2,671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.28

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