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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.58, 4,006.44 and 1,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.58, 4,006.44 and 1,005.41 is: 1,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.58 : 4,006.44 = 1,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.58/4,006.44 = 1,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.58x = 4,006.44 × 1,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.58x = 4,028,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,114.84/2,671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.77

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