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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.61, 4,007.37 and 1,028.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.61, 4,007.37 and 1,028.51 is: 1,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.61 : 4,007.37 = 1,028.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.61/4,007.37 = 1,028.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.61x = 4,007.37 × 1,028.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.61x = 4,121,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121,620.12/2,671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.75

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